X-62 VISTA | |
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The General Dynamics VISTA/MATV NF-16D | |
Role | Experimental aircraft |
Manufacturer | General Dynamics (later Lockheed Martin) and Calspan |
First flight | April 1992[1] |
Primary user | United States Air Force |
Number built | 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]