Not all fighter aircraft pilots use the same helmet. For example, F-35 pilots fly aircraft that ... very capable F-35 avionics and thus will enable the F-35 to be the first modern jet without a ...

Lastly, the helmet contains radio equipment for communicating with other pilots and with ground control. Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) allow a fighter pilot to fly in the middle of the night.

"The helmet is a multi-faceted tool that provides protection and life support as a baseline," said 1st Lt. Anton King, 75th Fighter Squadron pilot. "If we lose cockpit pressure at altitude ...