Voice Throttle & Stick (VTAS)
Direct Voice Input
Yet another factor separating Eurofighter Typhoon from the crowd is its avionics and sensors suite. This section outlines the systems and packages necessary for high mission effectiveness and survivability in the high threat situations the aircraft was designed to meet.
DVI allows the pilot to activate non-safety critical moding and data entry functions as an alternative to using manual methods.
Options include:
- Manual data entry
- Multi-Function Head Down Display (MHDD) selection and manipulation
- Radio selection and navigation route manipulation
- Target selection
- Target allocation to formation members
DVI commands are confirmed by visual and/or aural feedback. This unique VTAS capability drastically reduces the pilot’s workload to focus on the mission and systems operation. In an air battle scenario, this system even allows the lead pilot to assign targets to himself with two simple voice commands or to any of his wingmen with only five commands.
Developed by: Open Platform © Eurofighter Typhoon 2008