| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 76-0086 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF76-086 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle |
| C/n (msn): | 277/A238 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 6512 TS |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Edwards - AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KEDW IATA: EDW Local: EDW Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 4 September 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 591356 |
| Photo Comment |
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Within the Combined Test Force of the 6512th Test Squadron, this Eagle was involved in the testing of the Anti Satellite Missile (ASAT). The aircraft fired an ASM-135 missile on 21 Dec'82. These tests continued for several years. In 1988, the Reagan Administration cancelled the ASM-135 program because of technical problems, testing delays, and significant cost growth. The Eagle served Edwards up to 1995. It was then stored at AMARC with inventory code FH0116 on 18 May 1995. It was moved to HVF West at Tucson on 25 November 2008 and scrapped. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 August 2023, and has since been viewed 538 times. |