The X 62A VISTA: the first fighter jet controlled by AI technology General characteristicsCrew: 2 (pilot and safety pilot)[9]Length: 48 ft 7 in (14.8 m)Wingspan: 32 ft 2 in (9.8 m)Height: 15 ft 9 in (4.8 m)Wing area: 300 sq ft (28 m2)Airfoil: NACA 64A204 root and tipEmpty weight: 18,238 lb (8,273 kg)Gross weight: 26,463 lb (12,003 kg)Max takeoff weight: 42,300 lb (19,187 kg)Powerplant: 1 × General Electric F110-GE-100 afterburning turbofan, 16,600 lbf (74 kN) thrust dry, 28,200 lbf (125 kN) with afterburnerPerformanceMaximum speed: 1,170 kn (1,350 mph, 2,170 km/h)At sea level: Mach 1.2 (915 mph, 1,460 km/h)At altitude: Mach 2+Ferry range: 2,800 nmi (3,200 mi, 5,200 km) with 3× 370 US gal (1,401 L) drop tanksService ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,000 m) +Rate of climb: 50,000 ft/min (250 m/s)Wing loading: 88.2 lb/sq ft (431 kg/m2)Thrust/weight: 1.095The X-62A VISTA flies in formation with an F-22 Raptor and F-16 Fighting Falcon in the skies over Southern California