In January 1993 the construction of two prototypes of the SM-92 Finist (a magical bird that was transformed into a Prince) commenced, the first (RA-44482) flying on 28 December 1991.

The Lockheed 60, also known as the LASA-60, the CL-402, and the Santa Maria, was designed and built by Lockheed’s Georgia Division to a specification prepared by General Juan Azcarate of Mexico.