What does the co pilot in a fighter jet do?
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What does the co pilot in a fighter jet do?
In fighter/bombers and strike aircraft like the Tornado, F-15E, F-111, SU-24, A-6 Intruder, the second person is usually a bombadier/navigator. They are guiding the aircraft to the target, identifying targets, engage in target designation and providing details on when to release weapons.
Where does a co pilot sit in a fighter jet?
The pilot and first officer are only two flight crews in most of the modern aircraft. Pilot sits on the left side of the cockpit. And the first officer sits on the right side. Reason for this goes back to the olden times.
What happens when you eject out of fighter jet?
The turbulent process of ejecting puts pilots at serious risk of injury. Once those rockets fire under the seat, they blow a person up and out of the cockpit with enough force to seriously bruise both shoulders on the harness straps and possibly break collarbones.
Why do fighter jets have a crew of two?
But traditionally many tactical fighters had a crew of two because it made for more efficient operation in missions with a high workload. The “backseater” would perform tasks like interpretation of radar imagery, navigation and the operation of ECM (Electronic Countermeasures) while the pilot concentrated on flying.
What happens if you have to eject from a fighter plane?
If you have to eject from a fighter plane, you will come away from the experience significantly bruised and battered, possibly with fractured bones and torn ligaments. But despite the risks of ejection seats, they do save pilots’ lives.
How many pilots are there in a fighter aircraft?
All fighteraircraft have one pilot, though some have two crew members. The backseat crew member is not a pilot, but often either a Radar Intercept Officer(US Navy), Navigator/Weapon Systems Officer(USAF, IDF), or Flight instructor.
What are two-seater planes used for in combat?
Most two-seaters used in combat today are tasked with ground attack or electronic warfare; the pilot flies the plane, the GIB finds or blinds the targets.