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Convair TIFS Simulator at the NMUSAF
The Convair NC-131H Total In-Flight Simulator (TIFS) N793VS was created for the U.S. Air Force in the late 1960. It was an one-of-a kind aircraft primarily used to study how an aircraft would handle before building an expensive, full-scale prototype. The TIFS first flew in 1970, and its first research project simulated the B-1 bomber’s flying characteristics. During a long and successful career, the TIFS simulated many civilian, military and NASA aircraft, including the Boeing SST, X-40, Tacit Blue, Space Shuttle, B-2, YF-23 and C-17. N793VS is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF.
Convair TIFS Simulator at the NMUSAF
The Convair NC-131H Total In-Flight Simulator (TIFS) N793VS was created for the U.S. Air Force in the late 1960. It was an one-of-a kind aircraft primarily used to study how an aircraft would handle before building an expensive, full-scale prototype. The TIFS first flew in 1970, and its first research project simulated the B-1 bomber’s flying characteristics. During a long and successful career, the TIFS simulated many civilian, military and NASA aircraft, including the Boeing SST, X-40, Tacit Blue, Space Shuttle, B-2, YF-23 and C-17. N793VS is now on display at the National Museum of the USAF.