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| X-62 VISTA | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The General Dynamics VISTA/MATV NF-16D | |
| General information | |
| Type | Experimental aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics (later Lockheed Martin) and Calspan |
| Primary user | United States Air Force |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | April 1992[1] |
| Developed from | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
The General Dynamics X-62 VISTA ("Variable Stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft")[2] is an experimental aircraft, derived from the F-16D Fighting Falcon, which was modified as a joint venture between General Dynamics and Calspan for use by the United States Air Force (USAF). Originally designated NF-16D, the aircraft was redesignated X-62A in June 2021 as part of an upgrade to a Skyborg, with System for Autonomous Control of Simulation (SACS).[3]
The X-62A remains on the curriculum of the Air Force Test Pilot School as a practice aircraft for test pilots.[3]
- ^ Simonsen, Erik (2016). A Complete History of U.S. Combat Aircraft Fly-Off Competitions. Forest Lake, MN: Specialty Press. p. 159. ISBN 978-1-58007-227-4.
- ^ Thuloweit, Kenji (20 March 2019). "New VISTA paint scheme gets artist's approval". Robins Air Force Base. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ a b Casem, Giancarlo (30 July 2021). "NF-16D VISTA becomes X-62A, paves way for Skyborg autonomous flight tests". DVIDS. Retrieved 24 December 2021.