article_snippet: The pilotless plane can be controlled from the ground, and will used for target practice by 'top gun' pilots.
article_snippet: 126 of the converted planes will be used by the US Air Force as flying targets to train top gun pilots.
article_snippet: It was a little different to see It without anyone in It, but It was a great flight all the way around,' said U.S. Air Force Lt.
article_snippet: Ryan Inman, Commander, 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron. '
article_snippet: It's a replication of current, real world situations and aircraft platforms they can shoot as a target.
article_snippet: Now we have a 9G capable, highly sustainable aerial target.'
article_snippet: the Air Force has ordered 126 craft to be used as 'target drones'.
highlights_snippet: US Air Force has ordered 126 craft to be used as 'target drones'
  F-16 able to offer 'realistic threat' similar to the Mig-29 .
  
highlights_snippet: Will be controlled by operators on the ground during simulations .