During World War II, both sides used a large variety of different airplanes. P-51 Mustang was the most well-known and respected aircraft on both sides of World War II. It was widely believed to be the best piston-engined fighter of the war. It was adopted by the U.S. Army Air Forces after the war. It was also used extensively by the British Royal Air Force.
As the years went on, the design of aircraft evolved. Pilots switched from two-seat fighters into higher-performance aircraft. They learned the controls by flying in two-seater fighters their first time. A mounted machine gun was the best way to take out enemy aircraft. Also, it was the only way to guarantee that an aircraft wouldn't shoot down the pilot.
The fighters of the fourth generation were created for all weather precision engagements. They were also used in conversion training. They were eventually adopted by both sides to be primary attack jets. These jets were typically operated by two-man crews. They were equipped with complex weapons systems and sensor fusion. These aircraft reduced the workload for pilots.
However, a new generation of fighters is moving away from two-seater fighters to single-seaters. These aircraft will operate in more challenging environments. These aircraft will fly with advanced targeting computers as well as long-range missiles. They will need to be able fight multiple aircraft simultaneously.
The United States Air Force has announced that it is building a new fighter. It has not publicly revealed the design of the aircraft. It has also said that it will not build a two-seat version. While it is possible for the aircraft to be designed with two seats, it will likely cost more than if only one was used.
The F-15E Strike Eagle can carry two passengers. It can fly at low altitudes, day or night. It also has a head-up display, which projects essential flight information onto the windscreen. This allows pilots to track enemy aircraft and attack them. Additionally, the aircraft features an inertial positioning system and highly accurate enhanced worldwide positioning system. It also includes a modular countermeasure capsule.
It can travel up to 375 mph at 600 meters. It also has a remotely controlled gun turret in the tail. It has an inertial navigator system and an instrument landing platform. It can reach Mach 0.9 at 55,000ft.
However, the F-22 wasn't designed to be two-seat. It was meant to be single-seat fighter. It was also designed to be a strike fighter specializing in ground attack. It is equipped with a backseat and a weapons systems officer to handle complex radar systems.
These aircraft also come with aerodynamic rearview mirrors. These mirrors have been part of the cockpit since World War II. A stick controls the TCS, radar position, cursor, and position of the rear seat. The aircraft also has an interrupter, which allowed the machine gun to be synchronized with the propeller.