THE END OF AN ERA...GOIN' PHOTONIC WITH XBOX

[Aktungbby]

THE 3/17/2018 LAUNCH, JUST ANNOUNCED, OF THE US NAVY'S LATEST VIRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINE: USS COLORADO

...traditional periscopes have been replaced by two photonics masts that host visible and infrared digital cameras atop telescoping arms, which are maneuvered by a XBOX video game controller.(NO TRANING REQUIRED THERE BBY! ) Navy plans to integrate an Xbox controller into the system because they’re more familiar to younger sailors and require less training. They’re also cheaper. A controller typically costs less than $30 compared to the $38,000 cost of a photonic mast handgrip and imaging control panel.Through the extensive use of modular construction, open architecture, and commercial off-the-shelf components, the Virginia class is designed to remain at the cutting edge for its entire operational life through the rapid introduction of new systems and payloads.

[Mr Quatro]

Originally Posted by Aktungbby

THE 3/17/2018 LAUNCH, JUST ANNOUNCED, OF THE US NAVY'S LATEST VIRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINE: USS COLORADO

That's cool Aktungbby watch it with the all caps that's for beginners

[Jimbuna]

Beats the opposition (place country of choice here)....they are still using the Atari.

[Sean C]

The gunner's control handle in the Challenger 2 MBT was designed like a game console controller for the same reason: it's more familiar to young soldiers.