NASA has used many types of airplanes for both operational needs and for experimentation. The F-18A is used by NASA as trainer, as a chase plane and as a test bed for evaluating digital avionics and advanced control systems at high speeds and in high 'G ½ environments. The F-18 continues to serve NASA as a test bed for advanced high-speed research. Item Dimension: 9.25 x 6.5 x 2.25 inches.
