An F/A-18D slated to join the chase aircraft fleet at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center has gotten a new paint scheme and is nearing approval to fly. Designated NASA 862, the aircraft will be used to chase the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) demonstrator, which is expected to fly for the first time later this year. NASA 862 will also “provide a platform for videographers and photographers to document flights.”
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/nasa-armstrong-preparing-new-chase-aircraft