Used to engage the landing aircraft's arresting hook.
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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION
The item consists of 2 rotary friction energy absorbers joined across the runway by a hook cable or nylon barricade net. It includes one Ground Support Equipment package, two tapes, two connector tapes, 75 support pendants, two sheave assemblies, and documentation titled "Aircraft Arresting System Kit, BAK-12A/E 32A Expeditionary and Permanent (Surface) Installation."
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END ITEM IDENTIFICATION
The arresting barrier is identified as the BAK-12.
Product Specifications:
Part Number
PL1697
Cage Code
21439
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