General Dynamics X-62A VISTA Aircraft "86-0048 USAF Test Pilot School Edwards Air Force Base" (2024) United States Air Force "Air Power Series" 1/72
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of General Dynamics X-62A VISTA Aircraft "86-0048 USAF Test Pilot School Edwards Air Force Base" (2024) United States Air Force "Air Power Series" die cast model by Hobby Master. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Includes display stand. Officially licensed product. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately Length- 8.25 Wingspan- 5.25 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane. HISTORY ASPECTS:The X-62A VISTA (Vibration Isolation and Stand-off Testing Aircraft) 86-0048 operated by the United States Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) at Edwards Air Force Base represents the pinnacle of unmanned aerial system (UAS) and advanced flight testing. This aircraft is a part of the Air Forces ongoing efforts to explore the capabilities of autonomous systems and next-generation aircraft. With its test-focused role the X-62A provides valuable data on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned flight operations making it an essential platform for future combat and reconnaissance missions. On May 2 2024 X-62A 86-0048 equipped with two Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) pods at the wing tips and a center fuel tank completed a series of rigorous flight tests. These pods are used to simulate combat conditions tracking the aircrafts maneuvers during mock combat scenarios.The X-62A serves as a versatile testbed for exploring the possibilities of unmanned flight within combat environments. Unlike traditional manned aircraft the X-62A is designed