316th Civil Engineer Squadron Ensures Airfield Safety With Decennial Arresting System Overhaul
August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Andrews (11th Wing) issued the following news:
By Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor, 316th Wing Public Affairs
The BAK-12 system is an emergency braking mechanism designed to attach to the arresting hooks affixed to an aircraft's tail. The system rapidly decelerates aircraft during short-distance or emergency landings, facilitating a safe and controlled arrival.
"The job of the aircraf . . .
By Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor, 316th Wing Public Affairs
The BAK-12 system is an emergency braking mechanism designed to attach to the arresting hooks affixed to an aircraft's tail. The system rapidly decelerates aircraft during short-distance or emergency landings, facilitating a safe and controlled arrival.
"The job of the aircraf . . .