Used to engage the landing aircraft's arresting hook.
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General Characteristics Item Description
The item consists of two rotary friction energy absorbers joined across the runway by a hook cable or nylon barricade net. The kit includes one Ground Support Equipment package, two tapes, two connector tapes, 75 support pendants, two sheave assemblies, and a drawing titled "Aircraft Arresting System Kit, BAK-12A/E 32A Expeditionary and Permanent (Surface) Installation."
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End Item Identification
Bak-12 arresting barrier
Product Specifications:
Part Number
8043991-12
Cage Code
98752
NSN Number
1710-01-545-2482 (1710015452482)
NIIN Number
015452482
Item Name
BARRIER,AIRCRAFT ARRESTING
FSG
17
FSG Name
Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment
FSG With Name
17 - Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment