Why Modern Fighter Jets Are Ditching the Co-Pilot Seat – And Why It Actually Makes Sense

Why Modern Fighter Jets Are Ditching the Co-Pilot Seat – And Why It Actually Makes Sense
Technology has completely transformed the cockpit. Modern fighter jets like the F-35 family – which includes the F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C variants – are all single-seaters. The cockpit is packed with smart systems that reduce the pilot's mental strain, and most critical data automatically transmits to ground stations without any human input needed.