X-62A VISTA 86-0048 USAF Test Pilot School Edwards AFB June 2, 2024 (w:2 x ACMI pod (wing tip) + 1 center fuel tank) in 1:72 scale
This is the X-62A VISTA 86-0048 USAF Test Pilot School Edwards AFB June 2, 2024 (w:2 x ACMI pod (wing tip) + 1 center fuel tank) in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The X‑62A VISTA “86‑0048”, operated by the USAF Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB, represents a pioneering leap in adaptive flight control and autonomous systems development. Originally an F‑16D, it has been modified with multi-axis thrust-vectoring nozzles and a suite of variable‑stability avionics—capable of simulating the flight dynamics of other aircraft, including unstable or unconventional designs. On May 2, 2024, it conducted a landmark test flight with ACMI pods and centerline fuel tank, furthering its role in advanced pilot training and AI integration. Its ability to mimic a wide range of aircraft and integrate autonomous controls underpins its uniqueness—making it a one-of-a-kind flying laboratory essential to the future of both manned and unmanned aerial combat.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
The X‑62A VISTA “86‑0048”, operated by the USAF Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB, represents a pioneering leap in adaptive flight control and autonomous systems development. Originally an F‑16D, it has been modified with multi-axis thrust-vectoring nozzles and a suite of variable‑stability avionics—capable of simulating the flight dynamics of other aircraft, including unstable or unconventional designs. On May 2, 2024, it conducted a landmark test flight with ACMI pods and centerline fuel tank, furthering its role in advanced pilot training and AI integration. Its ability to mimic a wide range of aircraft and integrate autonomous controls underpins its uniqueness—making it a one-of-a-kind flying laboratory essential to the future of both manned and unmanned aerial combat.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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