AI Dominates Human F-16 Pilot In Mock Dogfights

Credit: USAF
An artificial intelligence (AI) “agent” named Falco flying a simulated F-16 roundly defeated an experienced U.S. Air Force pilot in a simulator Aug. 20 in the Alpha Dogfight sponsored by DARPA. The AI program, developed by Alpha Dogfight finalist Heron Systems won all five mock fights against the...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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