During World War II, both sides used a large variety of different airplanes. The P-51 Mustang was one of the most highly regarded aircraft in the front line. It was widely believed to be the best piston-engined fighter of the war. After the war, it was adopted by the U.S. Army Air Forces. It was also used extensively by the British Royal Air Force.
The design of aircraft has changed as the years passed. Pilots moved from two seater fighters to more powerful aircraft. To learn the controls, pilots took their first flight in a two-seater fighter to get familiar with the aircraft. A mounted machinegun was also their best choice to shoot down enemy planes. The only way to be certain an aircraft wouldn't shoot the pilot was with a mounted machine gun.
The fighters of the fourth generation were created for all weather precision engagements. They were also used for conversion training. Both sides adopted them eventually as primary attack fighter jets. These jets were typically operated by two-man crews. They came with sophisticated weapon systems and sensors fusion. This aircraft made pilots' lives easier.
However, the new generation of fighters is starting to shift away from two seater fighters towards single-seaters. These new aircraft will likely operate in more complicated environments. These new aircraft will need to fly with longer-range missiles and sophisticated targeting computers. They will also have to be able to combat more than one aircraft at a time.
The United States Air Force revealed that it is developing a new fighter. The aircraft's design has not been revealed publicly. It has also said that it will not build a two-seat version. It is possible that the aircraft will be designed with a second seat, but the costs would be higher than if it were designed with only one seat.
The F-15E Strike Eagle can carry two passengers. It can be operated at low altitudes and daytime. The pilot can also see essential flight information on the windscreen thanks to the head-up display. This allows pilots to track enemy aircraft and attack them. The aircraft is equipped with an inertial navigation and highly accurate enhanced global position system. It also includes a modular countermeasure capsule.
At 600 meters, it can reach a maximum speed of 375 miles per hour. It also has a remotely controlled gun turret in the tail. It has an inertial navigation and instrument landing system. It can reach Mach. 0.9 at 55,000ft.
However, the F-22 wasn't designed to be two-seat. The F-22 was designed to be a fighter with one seat. It was designed as a single-seat fighter that specializes in ground attack. It includes a backseater and weapons systems officer, who handle complex radar system.
These aircraft also include aerodynamic rear view mirrors. These mirrors are a standard part of the cockpit's since World War II. The TCS and radar positions are controlled by a stick on the rear seat. A machine gun can be synchronized to the propeller by means of an interrupter.