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News: 20 year old NF-16D VISTA redesignated an ‘X’ Plane to test Skyborg [2021-09-06]
The USAF is currently upgrading a modified version of its F-16 fighters, the NF-16D VISTA, to support autonomy testing for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Skyborg program. The Air Force Test Pilot School (TPS) redesignated the NF-16D Variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft in June as the X-62A.
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News: US Air Force successfully flying AI-controlled F-16 [2023-02-20]
An autonomous F-16 completed 17 hours of flight testing in December, including advanced fighter maneuvers and beyond-visual-range engagements. The AI algorithm controlling the jet was developed by DARPA's Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program.
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News: USAF secretary Kendall plans to ride in AI-operated F-16 for a Sneak Peek on CCA Technology [2024-04-12]
The US Air Force is rapidly scaling up its plans to automate some of its fleet, and the US Air Force secretary says he's planning to fly in one of the autonomously piloted F-16s this spring.
Type/Version re designated as X-62A. In December 2022 this aircraft completed 17 hours of flight testing
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