From the pictures below, the EF cockpit hasn’t changed much from older fighters such as the M2K-5 whereas the Rafale cockpit has a much *cleaner* look with a larger HUD and a sidestick.
1.I understand this eases the pilot’s workload but where does the Rafale pilot view his radar offensive/defensive display, also can the input to the large MFD in the centre be changed? (like from terrain to offensive situation).
2.Are there any particular reasons why the EF has a more conservative cockpit?
3.Both the Rafale and EF take voice commands and use touch screen controls right?
4.Aren’t sidesticks a bit hard to control with? Wouldn’t it be a bit like driving a car with the steering wheel on the passenger side?
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July 5, 2005 at 4:25 pm