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Lockheed Martin DARPA X-62A VISTA

Lockheed Martin · AI Combat Pilot Testbed · USA · Digital Age (2010–present)

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Modified F-16D used as AI aerial combat testbed under DARPA ACE (Air Combat Evolution) programme. AI pilot defeated human F-16 pilot in simulated dogfight during trials. Variable stability system allows simulation of any aircraft flight dynamics. First autonomous AI vs human dogfight flown in this aircraft Sept 2023.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Experimental
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Co-Manufacturer
Calspan
Operator
DARPA / USAF
Primary Role
AI Combat Pilot Testbed
Status
Retired
Service Entry
2023
Produced
1
Propulsion
Turbofan
Engine
Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 turbofan
Thrust / Power
29,000 lbf
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
49.5
Wingspan (ft)
32.7
Empty Weight (lb)
18490
MTOW (lb)
26536
Endurance (hr)
2
Service Ceiling (ft)
50000
Range (mi)
750
Max Speed (mph)
1320
Max Speed (Mach)
2.0