The final flight for the F-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle (HARV) took place at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif., on May 29, 1996 and was flown by NASA pilot Ed Schneider.
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The modified F/A-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle (HARV) flown by NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif., cruises over the nearby desert. A thrust vectoring system, linked to the aircraft’s flight control system, was installed on each of the engine exhaust nozzles.September 13, 1991NASA Photo / › F-18 HARV Project Description