F-16 VISTA

Artificial intelligence agents piloted X-62A VISTA to perform advanced fighter maneuvers mimicking flight characteristics of a standard F-16

Artificial intelligence agents piloted X-62A VISTA to perform advanced fighter maneuvers mimicking flight characteristics of standard F-16

These tests are built upon the X-62A VISTA upgrade, which allows the X-62 to be controlled by AI-driven autonomy algorithms… Read More

4 months ago

NF-16 VISTA upgraded to accelerate the development of tactical autonomy for uncrewed aircraft

AFRL’s Autonomous Aircraft Experimentation team is using highly modified Air Force Test Pilot School NF-16, an aircraft recently designated… Read More

10 months ago

NF-16D VISTA redesignated as the X-62A to be used for testing Skyborg program

The NF-16D Variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA) has been redesignated as the X-62A, effective Jun. 14, 2021. The NF-16D Variable… Read More

2 years ago

Here’s why the F-35 doesn’t feature thrust vectoring

The only features that the F-35 lacks is thrust vectoring. Why? The 5th generation F-35 Lightning II integrates advanced stealth… Read More

3 years ago

New paint scheme for USAF Test Pilot School’s F-16 VISTA

The NF-16 VISTA recently received new look and modifications at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex. Taken on Jan. 30,… Read More

4 years ago

F-16 VISTA TESTED NEW FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM AT EDWARDS TEST PILOT SCHOOL

VISTA is highly modified F-16 that can simulate the flight characteristics of many other aircraft: if the aircraft is configured… Read More

6 years ago