So back in the day, NASA was doing some tests with using neural networks/AI to fly fighter jets. They used a modified F-15: NF-15B, Tail # 837 for this purpose

So back in the day, NASA was doing some tests with using neural networks/AI to fly fighter jets. They used a modified F-15: NF-15B, Tail # 837 for this purpose - Intelligent Flight Control System (IFCS). [1][2][3][4] There's a cool video of that jet following the lead jet using neural nets, but I can't seem to find that online. With AI/NeuralNets having made significant advances since those days (2003?), presumably this test craft is a lot more capable. [1] https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-076-DFRC.html https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-07... [2] https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/10.2514/6.2008-6985 https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/10.2514/6.2008-6985 [3] https://images.nasa.gov/details-EC03-0231-4 https://images.nasa.gov/details-EC03-0231-4 [4] https://www.amazon.com/Results-Intelligent-Adaptation-Simulated-Stabilator/dp/1287278604 https://www.amazon.com/Results-Intelligent-Adaptation-Simula...