(Israel Defense) Dan Arkin - The helmet worn by an F-35 stealth fighter pilot is manufactured by Israel's Elbit Systems. Each helmet is personal, tailored to each pilot individually, a match that takes several days to complete and includes a 3D scan of the head and the distance between the pilot's eyes. The helmet directs the armament to its target by a simple movement of the pilot's head, enabling rapid response and reduction of the pilot's workload. The F-35's wings are produced with the utmost precision by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), which to date has manufactured 270 pairs of wings.
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