Members of the Joint Strike Fighter Integrated Test Force prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a final chemical decontamination test at Edwards AFB on January 30th, 2006. The F-16 (#83-1172), used in place of an F-35, was sprayed with a chemical simulant, washed, then towed into a hangar and heated to 165- to 185-degree temperatures to accelerate the weathering of the remaining chemical. The goal of the testing is to decontaminate an entire aircraft quickly and return it to service should it be exposed to a chemical or biological agent. [USAF photo by Mark McCoy]
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News: JSF team tests in-the-field aircraft decontamination procedures on an F-16 [2006-02-12]
The Joint Strike Fighter Integrated Test Force will pull an F-16 out of a special hangar Saturday, marking the culmination of a series of unique tests at Edwards AFB.
Aircraft Database:
F-16 #83172
Used in contamination test for F-35 project. Selected due to age and placed inside inflatable structure, exposed to contaminates. Corroded beyond use. Now is a ground trainer for weapons loading. Unknown if actually active/flyable during this testing.
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