Convair NC-131H Samaritan
The Convair NC-131H Samaritan, also known as the Total In-Flight Simulator, was originally a C-131B aircraft that underwent conversion by the United States Air Force in the late 1960s. It was transformed into an in-flight simulator specifically developed to study aircraft handling characteristics. The NC-131H made its maiden flight in 1970.
| NC-131H Samaritan | |
|---|---|
| Convair NC-131H at the Airpark section of the National Museum of the United States Air Force | |
| Role | In-Flight Simulator |
| Manufacturer | Convair |
| First flight | 1970 |
| Introduction | 1971 |
| Retired | 2008 |
| Status | Retired, on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Primary user | United States Air Force |
| Produced | Late 1960s |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | Convair C-131 Samaritan |
Notably, the NC-131H was designed with two distinct nose configurations. One configuration featured a two-person cockpit that allowed for computer-simulated handling of various aircraft. The other nose configuration was equipped to carry a range of radars, cameras, and sensors. This setup enabled the NC-131H to perform a variety of data collection and analysis tasks during flight.
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