Elbit to integrate JHMCS II to AC-130W gunship

Elbit Systems of America, through its RCEVS joint venture with Rockwell Collins, recently entered into a NAVSEA Crane contract funded ...

Elbit Systems of America, through its RCEVS joint venture with Rockwell Collins, recently entered into a NAVSEA Crane contract funded by USSOCOM to integrate the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) II onboard the U.S. Air Force AC-130W gunship.


This is the first JHMCS II integration effort in the US for military cargo aircraft, which are usually found on fighter aircraft.

Designed to improve situational awareness, the JHMCS II Helmet Mounted Display System is based on operationally-proven technology that incorporates color symbology in both day and night modes.

The JHMCS II provides visor projected video in a well-balanced lightweight helmet and integrated system. Improving the center of gravity reduces pilot fatigue, especially on the long-duration missions common to the AC-130.

This integration will occur over the course of the next two years.

The primary mission of the AC-130W Stinger II is armed overwatch, primarily focused on performing reconnaissance over friendly positions and may directly deliver ordnance to precise targets to support ground forces.

The AC-130W carries out close air support and air interdiction. Close air support missions include troops in contact, convoy escort and point air defense.

Armaments include 30mm GAU-23/A cannon, GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb and the AGM-176 Griffin missile.