Why do some fighter jets have two seats?

Why do some fighter jets have two seats?

Most fighter aircraft that have a second person designate that person as a radar intercept officer of some type. Their job is usually to operate the radar, weapons, ECM equipment, and serve as a flight engineer. They are usually not qualified to fly the aircraft and do not have flight controls.

How do fighter pilots pee or poop?

Piddle Packs are small bags male fighter pilots use to pee while in flight. Piddle-packs are the ultimate long road trip solution. They are specially shaped bags with absorbent beads in them.

Why are there two pilots in jets?

The primary reason for having two pilots on every flight is safety. Obviously, if something happens to the captain, a plane must have another pilot who can step in. Additionally, the first officer provides a second opinion on piloting decisions, keeping pilot error to a minimum.

Is there a two seat F-35?

Now the F-35 as a two-seater. It is a Stealth fighter much the same as the F-22 single seater. It has been designed as a stealthy plane, and would redesigning it as a two-seater lesson this capability.

Why are they all sweating in TOPGUN?

Everybody is always sweating in Top Gun. Always. Okay, so during the volleyball scene they probably were using sun tan lotion or oil, and sometimes the boys have just got done showering, but you could fill an Olympic swimming pool with all the sweat in this film. So sweat equals exertion.

When did the Grumman A6 Intruder come out?

The Grumman A-6 Intruder is an American, twinjet all-weather attack aircraft built by Grumman Aerospace. In service with the United States Navy and Marine Corps between 1963 and 1997, the Intruder was designed as an all-weather medium attack aircraft to replace the piston-engined Douglas A-1 Skyraider.

What weapons did the intruder carry?

The Intruder was equipped to carry and launch nuclear weapons (B43, B57, B61) and Navy crews regularly planned for assigned nuclear missions. Because the A-6 was a low-flying attack aircraft, a semi-automated toss bombing method was developed.

When did the Grumman Intruder first fly?

In 1959, the Navy awarded Grumman a contract for construction of eight development machines, with the first “A2F-1 Intruder”, as the type had been named, performing its initial flight on 19 April 1960, with test pilot Robert Smyth at the controls.

Why did the Grumman A-1 Skyraider have 2 engines?

It was to replace the piston-engined Douglas A-1 Skyraider. The requirement allowed one or two engines, either turbojet or turboprop. The winning proposal from Grumman used two Pratt & Whitney J52 turbojet engines.