Bak 12 arresting system hi-res stock photography and images

The tail hook on an F-16A Fighting Falcon catches the cable of the BAK-12 arresting system during an annual drill at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb 22, 2019. There are a total of four BAK-12 systems on the runway in case of an emergency aircraft landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider) Stock Photo

RMRWR731–The tail hook on an F-16A Fighting Falcon catches the cable of the BAK-12 arresting system during an annual drill at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb 22, 2019. There are a total of four BAK-12 systems on the runway in case of an emergency aircraft landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

Senior Airman Seth Howard, 435th Construction and Training Squadron aircraft arresting systems depot technician, moves a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system so it can be painted at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. Howard and other 435th CTS Airmen overhauled the system, which decelerates aircraft during landing. Painting dents or chips on the BAK-12 is the last step and it helps prevent corroding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photo

RMP1BG55–Senior Airman Seth Howard, 435th Construction and Training Squadron aircraft arresting systems depot technician, moves a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system so it can be painted at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. Howard and other 435th CTS Airmen overhauled the system, which decelerates aircraft during landing. Painting dents or chips on the BAK-12 is the last step and it helps prevent corroding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

RMT44WT1–The tail hook on an F-16A Fighting Falcon catches the cable of the BAK-12 arresting system during an annual drill at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb 22, 2019. There are a total of four BAK-12 systems on the runway in case of an emergency aircraft landing.

An F-16A Fighting Falcon prepares to catch the emergency cable of the BAK-12 arresting system during an annual drill at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2019. The BAK-12 is used to rapidly decelerate an aircraft as it lands during an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider) Stock Photo

RMRWR72A–An F-16A Fighting Falcon prepares to catch the emergency cable of the BAK-12 arresting system during an annual drill at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2019. The BAK-12 is used to rapidly decelerate an aircraft as it lands during an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

Staff Sgt. Kyle Morris and Airman 1st Class Dylan Ryan, 435th Construction and Training aircraft arresting systems depot technicians, overhaul a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. The arresting system decelerates an aircraft during landing and each one requires an overhaul every ten years. The 435th CTS is the only squadron within U.S. Air Forces in Europe with the capability to provide this service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photo

RMP1BG52–Staff Sgt. Kyle Morris and Airman 1st Class Dylan Ryan, 435th Construction and Training aircraft arresting systems depot technicians, overhaul a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. The arresting system decelerates an aircraft during landing and each one requires an overhaul every ten years. The 435th CTS is the only squadron within U.S. Air Forces in Europe with the capability to provide this service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

RMT44WT0–An F-16A Fighting Falcon prepares to catch the emergency cable of the BAK-12 arresting system during an annual drill at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2019. The BAK-12 is used to rapidly decelerate an aircraft as it lands during an emergency situation.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy Lawson, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair section chief, carries a trail line in the rain on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. The line will be used to stabilize the new Barrier Arresting System as it’s raised on a crane and lowered into place. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2GKHR41–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy Lawson, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair section chief, carries a trail line in the rain on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. The line will be used to stabilize the new Barrier Arresting System as it’s raised on a crane and lowered into place. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft.

Airmen from the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a drill testing the BAK-12 arresting system at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2019. The BAK-12 is tested once a year to ensure it functions properly in case of an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider) Stock Photo

RMRWR739–Airmen from the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a drill testing the BAK-12 arresting system at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2019. The BAK-12 is tested once a year to ensure it functions properly in case of an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

RMT44WT3–Airmen from the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a drill testing the BAK-12 arresting system at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2019. The BAK-12 is tested once a year to ensure it functions properly in case of an emergency situation.

RM2GKHR3K–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy Lawson, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair section chief, carries a trail line in the rain on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. The line will be used to stabilize the new Barrier Arresting System as it’s raised on a crane and lowered into place. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight non-destructive inspection journeyman, inspects part of the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during the overhaul of the system at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 20, 2022. The BAK-12 is an important system that allows Ramstein to host aircraft from other bases if necessary. Stock Photo

RM2KFJTCF–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight non-destructive inspection journeyman, inspects part of the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during the overhaul of the system at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 20, 2022. The BAK-12 is an important system that allows Ramstein to host aircraft from other bases if necessary.

An airman from the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron prepares to release an F-16A Fighting Falcon from a BAK-12 arresting system at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2019. The BAK-12, an aircraft arresting system used on the runway to rapidly slow down aircraft in emergency situations, is tested annually to ensure maximum safety for flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider) Stock Photo

RMRWR732–An airman from the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron prepares to release an F-16A Fighting Falcon from a BAK-12 arresting system at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2019. The BAK-12, an aircraft arresting system used on the runway to rapidly slow down aircraft in emergency situations, is tested annually to ensure maximum safety for flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

A Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet utilizes the BAK-12 Arresting System at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, October 11, 2022. The BAK-12 Arresting System was certified following the engagement, which is now able to provide arresting capabilities on the runway in case of emergency. (Courtesy Photo) Stock Photo

RM2K7YYTR–A Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet utilizes the BAK-12 Arresting System at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, October 11, 2022. The BAK-12 Arresting System was certified following the engagement, which is now able to provide arresting capabilities on the runway in case of emergency. (Courtesy Photo)

RMT44WT2–An airman from the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron prepares to release an F-16A Fighting Falcon from a BAK-12 arresting system at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2019. The BAK-12, an aircraft arresting system used on the runway to rapidly slow down aircraft in emergency situations, is tested annually to ensure maximum safety for flight operations.

The aircraft barrier arresting system BAK-12 sits on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. The BAK-12 holds tension on a massive cable extended across the runway that can catch aircraft, equipped with a tail hook, weighing up to 80,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton) Stock Photo

RM2JT32BN–The aircraft barrier arresting system BAK-12 sits on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. The BAK-12 holds tension on a massive cable extended across the runway that can catch aircraft, equipped with a tail hook, weighing up to 80,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)

RM2MMMDR6–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight non-destructive inspection journeyman, inspects part of the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during the overhaul of the system at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 20, 2022. The BAK-12 is an important system that allows Ramstein to host aircraft from other bases if necessary.

A 159th Fighter Wing pilot of an F-15C Eagle aircraft stationed in Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, La., tests a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) in preparation for the Tampa Bay AirFest 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 13, 2018. A MAAS is a self-contained, trailer-mounted Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK)-12, that accommodates rapid installation during contingencies. Testing the BAK-12 is required for all newly installed AAS before they are deemed in-service and operational for use. The BAK-12 acts as a necessary addition on the flightline as MacDill AFB is a cri Stock Photo

RMMT9Y5K–A 159th Fighter Wing pilot of an F-15C Eagle aircraft stationed in Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, La., tests a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) in preparation for the Tampa Bay AirFest 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 13, 2018. A MAAS is a self-contained, trailer-mounted Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK)-12, that accommodates rapid installation during contingencies. Testing the BAK-12 is required for all newly installed AAS before they are deemed in-service and operational for use. The BAK-12 acts as a necessary addition on the flightline as MacDill AFB is a cri

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing lands at the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle, the 627th Civil Engineering Squadron tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton) Stock Photo

RM2JT32CF–A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing lands at the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle, the 627th Civil Engineering Squadron tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Smith, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron power production supervisor, loosens a bolt of the old Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during the system overhaul at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 20, 2022. The BAK-12 system allows Ramstein to safely host aircraft with tail hooks in case they are not able to land at their host base. Stock Photo

RM2KFJTC0–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Smith, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron power production supervisor, loosens a bolt of the old Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during the system overhaul at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 20, 2022. The BAK-12 system allows Ramstein to safely host aircraft with tail hooks in case they are not able to land at their host base.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron power production flight assemble at a Barrier Artillery Kit-12 rotary friction brake aircraft arresting system site at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 3, 2016. BAK-12s must be replaced every 10 years to ensure the engine and gears work effectively. Stock Photo

RMRB7F86–U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron power production flight assemble at a Barrier Artillery Kit-12 rotary friction brake aircraft arresting system site at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 3, 2016. BAK-12s must be replaced every 10 years to ensure the engine and gears work effectively.

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing prepares to take off from the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle, the 627th Civil Engineering Squadron tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton) Stock Photo

RM2JT32BB–A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing prepares to take off from the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle, the 627th Civil Engineering Squadron tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)

RM2MMMDPW–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Smith, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron power production supervisor, loosens a bolt of the old Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during the system overhaul at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 20, 2022. The BAK-12 system allows Ramstein to safely host aircraft with tail hooks in case they are not able to land at their host base.

An F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, tests a Bak-12 aircraft arresting system at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 22, 2022. The Bak-12 system is used to support fighter aircraft in the event of an in-flight emergency by preventing the aircraft from overrunning on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez) Stock Photo

RM2J64PYP–An F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, tests a Bak-12 aircraft arresting system at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 22, 2022. The Bak-12 system is used to support fighter aircraft in the event of an in-flight emergency by preventing the aircraft from overrunning on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

RM2KFJTC2–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight non-destructive inspection journeyman, inspects part of the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during the system overhaul at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 20, 2022. The necessary overhaul consisted of replacing four BAK-12 systems, two at each end of both runways. The BAK-12 ensures any aircraft equipped with a tailhook comes to a complete stop if a pilot is unable to land the aircraft safely on their own.

U.S. Airmen with the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to an F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, after testing a Bak-12 aircraft arresting system at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 22, 2022. The Bak-12 is used to support fighter type aircraft in the event of an in-flight emergency by preventing the aircraft from overrunning on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez) Stock Photo

RM2J64PX7–U.S. Airmen with the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to an F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, after testing a Bak-12 aircraft arresting system at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 22, 2022. The Bak-12 is used to support fighter type aircraft in the event of an in-flight emergency by preventing the aircraft from overrunning on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

RM2MMMDPY–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rictaveon Greene, 86th Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight non-destructive inspection journeyman, inspects part of the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during the system overhaul at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 20, 2022. The necessary overhaul consisted of replacing four BAK-12 systems, two at each end of both runways. The BAK-12 ensures any aircraft equipped with a tailhook comes to a complete stop if a pilot is unable to land the aircraft safely on their own.

An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, taxis past Airmen from the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida (AFB), April 22, 2022. The aircraft tested the Bak-12 aircraft arresting system during its annual certification. Due to its geographical location, the Bak-12 is a necessary asset on the flightline as MacDill AFB is a critical air mobility hub. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez) Stock Photo

RM2J64PY6–An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, taxis past Airmen from the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida (AFB), April 22, 2022. The aircraft tested the Bak-12 aircraft arresting system during its annual certification. Due to its geographical location, the Bak-12 is a necessary asset on the flightline as MacDill AFB is a critical air mobility hub. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

Two Barrier Arresting Kits sit on a trailer on the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2GKHR2R–Two Barrier Arresting Kits sit on a trailer on the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edmundo Garcia, an electrical power production journeyman with the 627th Civil Engineer Squadron, walks down the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle, the 627th CES tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12. The F-15 was going 80-100 knots when it landed on the runway and subsequently engaged the cable system to come to a stop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton) Stock Photo

RM2JT32BH–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edmundo Garcia, an electrical power production journeyman with the 627th Civil Engineer Squadron, walks down the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle, the 627th CES tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12. The F-15 was going 80-100 knots when it landed on the runway and subsequently engaged the cable system to come to a stop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)

RM2GKHR30–Two Barrier Arresting Kits sit on a trailer on the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft.

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a post-engagement inspection on an F-15 Eagle on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle, the 627th Civil Engineer Squadron tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12. The F-15 was going 80-100 knots when it landed on the runway and subsequently engaged the cable system to come to a stop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton) Stock Photo

RM2JT32BK–U.S. Air Force Airmen with the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a post-engagement inspection on an F-15 Eagle on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle, the 627th Civil Engineer Squadron tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12. The F-15 was going 80-100 knots when it landed on the runway and subsequently engaged the cable system to come to a stop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron catches a barrier cable during a barrier arresting kit certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2023. Annual BAK certifications test the stability and effectiveness of the system, which acts as a braking mechanism to stop the aircraft in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth) Stock Photo

RM2PP3B13–An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron catches a barrier cable during a barrier arresting kit certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2023. Annual BAK certifications test the stability and effectiveness of the system, which acts as a braking mechanism to stop the aircraft in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

The 36th Civil Engineer Squadron removes the old Barrier Arresting Kit from the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2GKHR2N–The 36th Civil Engineer Squadron removes the old Barrier Arresting Kit from the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft.

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron catches the barrier cable during a barrier arresting kit certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2023. Annual BAK certifications test the stability and effectiveness of the system, which acts as a braking mechanism to stop the aircraft in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth) Stock Photo

RM2PP3AY2–An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron catches the barrier cable during a barrier arresting kit certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2023. Annual BAK certifications test the stability and effectiveness of the system, which acts as a braking mechanism to stop the aircraft in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

Members of the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron remove the roof of one of the Barrier Arresting Kit shelters in order to take out an old BAK-12 and replace it via crane at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2GKHR3J–Members of the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron remove the roof of one of the Barrier Arresting Kit shelters in order to take out an old BAK-12 and replace it via crane at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron recover an F-15C Eagle and ensure scene safety after a barrier arresting kit certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2023. The aircraft arresting system is in place to bring aircraft to a safe stop in the event of an emergency that would prevent the aircraft from performing a standard landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth) Stock Photo

RM2PP3B10–U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron recover an F-15C Eagle and ensure scene safety after a barrier arresting kit certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2023. The aircraft arresting system is in place to bring aircraft to a safe stop in the event of an emergency that would prevent the aircraft from performing a standard landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy Lawson, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair section chief, signals to the crane operator as he gets the new Barrier Arresting Kit into position at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2GKHR1D–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy Lawson, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair section chief, signals to the crane operator as he gets the new Barrier Arresting Kit into position at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron recover an F-15C Eagle and ensure scene safety after a barrier arresting kit certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2023. The aircraft arresting system is in place to bring aircraft to a safe stop in the event of an emergency that would prevent the aircraft from performing a standard landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth) Stock Photo

RM2PP3B0M–U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron recover an F-15C Eagle and ensure scene safety after a barrier arresting kit certification at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2023. The aircraft arresting system is in place to bring aircraft to a safe stop in the event of an emergency that would prevent the aircraft from performing a standard landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy Lawson, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair section chief, attaches the new Barrier Arresting Kit to a crane to be hoisted into place at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2GKHR3H–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy Lawson, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair section chief, attaches the new Barrier Arresting Kit to a crane to be hoisted into place at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy Lawson, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair section chief, signals to a crane operator to lift the new Barrier Arresting Kit on the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2GKHR26–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy Lawson, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair section chief, signals to a crane operator to lift the new Barrier Arresting Kit on the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. According to the technical order, BAK-12s are overhauled and replaced every ten years. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across the flight line and, in the case of an in-flight emergency, acts as a mechanical barrier that rapidly decelerates a landing aircraft.

Support operations mechanics assigned 6th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare a Bak-12 aircraft arresting system at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 22, 2022. Bak-12 systems are certified annually to be deemed operational in accordance with U.S. Air Force standards. Stock Photo

RM2M6CJE1–Support operations mechanics assigned 6th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare a Bak-12 aircraft arresting system at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 22, 2022. Bak-12 systems are certified annually to be deemed operational in accordance with U.S. Air Force standards.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bryson Ott, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of aircraft rescue systems, services a barrier arresting kit 12 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 7, 2022. The BAK-12 is the brake system that activates incase of an emergency aircraft landing. Stock Photo

RM2M67006–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bryson Ott, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of aircraft rescue systems, services a barrier arresting kit 12 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 7, 2022. The BAK-12 is the brake system that activates incase of an emergency aircraft landing.

An Airman assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron checks the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) tape following the initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The test certified the stability of the system, which safely decelerates and stops an aircraft during an emergency landing or aborted takeoff. Stock Photo

RM2H0APXJ–An Airman assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron checks the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) tape following the initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The test certified the stability of the system, which safely decelerates and stops an aircraft during an emergency landing or aborted takeoff.

Airman Eric Christenson, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power productions shop apprentice, operates the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) during the initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The test ensured the system hydraulics were operational and safe, maintaining Yokota’s mission capabilities. Stock Photo

RM2H0APXR–Airman Eric Christenson, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power productions shop apprentice, operates the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) during the initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The test ensured the system hydraulics were operational and safe, maintaining Yokota’s mission capabilities.

RM2MF7HR0–A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing lands at the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle, the 627th Civil Engineering Squadron tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12.

RM2M6CJEP–An F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, tests a Bak-12 aircraft arresting system at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 22, 2022. The Bak-12 system is used to support fighter aircraft in the event of an in-flight emergency by preventing the aircraft from overrunning on the flightline.

RM2MF7HPX–A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing prepares to take off from the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle, the 627th Civil Engineering Squadron tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12.

A flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) cable is tied to a spot on the runway prior to the certification test of the newly installed system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The barrier cable is in the event of an emergency landing. Ensuring the BAK-12 is fully functional through certification testing reenforces Yokota’s multi-capable presence in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2H0APYF–A flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) cable is tied to a spot on the runway prior to the certification test of the newly installed system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The barrier cable is in the event of an emergency landing. Ensuring the BAK-12 is fully functional through certification testing reenforces Yokota’s multi-capable presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Romanian air force members stand in front of Hangar at Fetesti Air Base, Romania, July 20, 2022. Air advisors from the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron provided Barrier Arresting Kit training to Romanian air force partners. The goal of the BAK-12 maintenance training was to share capability among the partner nations and help advise Romanian service members on how to service the system. Stock Photo

RM2NH70FE–U.S. Air Force Airmen and Romanian air force members stand in front of Hangar at Fetesti Air Base, Romania, July 20, 2022. Air advisors from the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron provided Barrier Arresting Kit training to Romanian air force partners. The goal of the BAK-12 maintenance training was to share capability among the partner nations and help advise Romanian service members on how to service the system.

RM2M6CJE8–U.S. Airmen with the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to an F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, after testing a Bak-12 aircraft arresting system at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 22, 2022. The Bak-12 is used to support fighter type aircraft in the event of an in-flight emergency by preventing the aircraft from overrunning on the flightline.

Fire fighters assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, operate the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) during its initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The BAK-12 system is replaced every 10 years in order to remain compliant with U.S. Air Force AAS requirements, ensuring the new system was fully operational and safe. Stock Photo

RM2H0APY1–Fire fighters assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, operate the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) during its initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The BAK-12 system is replaced every 10 years in order to remain compliant with U.S. Air Force AAS requirements, ensuring the new system was fully operational and safe.

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 627th Civil Engineer Squadron tie pendant cable tie-down ropes and verify cable support disc spacing on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. The aircraft barrier arresting system, BAK-12, holds tension on a massive cable extended across the runway that can catch aircraft, equipped with a tail hook, weighing up to 80,000 pounds. Stock Photo

RM2MF7HPJ–U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 627th Civil Engineer Squadron tie pendant cable tie-down ropes and verify cable support disc spacing on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. The aircraft barrier arresting system, BAK-12, holds tension on a massive cable extended across the runway that can catch aircraft, equipped with a tail hook, weighing up to 80,000 pounds.

RM2M6CJEF–An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, taxis past Airmen from the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida (AFB), April 22, 2022. The aircraft tested the Bak-12 aircraft arresting system during its annual certification. Due to its geographical location, the Bak-12 is a necessary asset on the flightline as MacDill AFB is a critical air mobility hub.

Airman Eric Christenson, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power productions shop apprentice, ensures precise spacing in-between cable donuts prior to the certification test of the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The rubber donuts elevate the cable to the appropriate height, providing proper distance for an aircraft to latch onto the cable in the event of an emergency landing. Stock Photo

RM2H0APYB–Airman Eric Christenson, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power productions shop apprentice, ensures precise spacing in-between cable donuts prior to the certification test of the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The rubber donuts elevate the cable to the appropriate height, providing proper distance for an aircraft to latch onto the cable in the event of an emergency landing.

RM2MF7HPY–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edmundo Garcia, an electrical power production journeyman with the 627th Civil Engineer Squadron, walks down the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle, the 627th CES tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12. The F-15 was going 80-100 knots when it landed on the runway and subsequently engaged the cable system to come to a stop.

A fire fighter assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, gives hand signals to the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) operators during the initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The BAK-12 system is replaced every 10 years in order to remain compliant with U.S. Air Force AAS requirements. Hand signals are given to indicate the distance the barrier cable has to go to be considered completely retrieved. Stock Photo

RM2H0APYE–A fire fighter assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, gives hand signals to the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) operators during the initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The BAK-12 system is replaced every 10 years in order to remain compliant with U.S. Air Force AAS requirements. Hand signals are given to indicate the distance the barrier cable has to go to be considered completely retrieved.

Fire fighters assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, are given hand signals while they operate the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) during its initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. Hand signals are given to indicate the distance the barrier cable has to go to be considered completely retrieved. Ensuring the BAK-12 is fully functional through certification testing reenforces Yokota’s multi-capable presence in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2H0APXG–Fire fighters assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, are given hand signals while they operate the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) during its initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. Hand signals are given to indicate the distance the barrier cable has to go to be considered completely retrieved. Ensuring the BAK-12 is fully functional through certification testing reenforces Yokota’s multi-capable presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

A fire fighter assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, operates the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) during the initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The BAK-12 system is replaced every 10 years in order to remain compliant with U.S. Air Force AAS requirements and ensures the new system is fully operational and safe, maintaining Yokota’s multi-capable mission. Stock Photo

RM2H0AR03–A fire fighter assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, operates the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) during the initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The BAK-12 system is replaced every 10 years in order to remain compliant with U.S. Air Force AAS requirements and ensures the new system is fully operational and safe, maintaining Yokota’s multi-capable mission.

RM2MF7HAJ–U.S. Air Force Airmen with the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a post-engagement inspection on an F-15 Eagle on the McChord Field flightline at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle, the 627th Civil Engineer Squadron tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12. The F-15 was going 80-100 knots when it landed on the runway and subsequently engaged the cable system to come to a stop.

An F-16DJ Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, approaches a barrier cable during the initial certification test of the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The tail-hook latches onto the AAS cable which then rapidly decelerates the aircraft in the event of an emergency landing. Certifying the BAK-12 system gives Yokota’s airfield the ability to host fighter aircraft during contingency operations. Stock Photo

RM2H0APYK–An F-16DJ Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, approaches a barrier cable during the initial certification test of the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The tail-hook latches onto the AAS cable which then rapidly decelerates the aircraft in the event of an emergency landing. Certifying the BAK-12 system gives Yokota’s airfield the ability to host fighter aircraft during contingency operations.

An F-16DJ Fighting Falcon assigned to Misawa Air Base, Japan, catches a barrier cable during the initial certification test of the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The AAS utilizes the arresting hooks attached to the tail of an aircraft to safely decelerate and stop the aircraft when needing to land in short distances. Ensuring the BAK-12 is fully functional through certification testing reenforces Yokota’s multi-capable presence in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2H0APY5–An F-16DJ Fighting Falcon assigned to Misawa Air Base, Japan, catches a barrier cable during the initial certification test of the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The AAS utilizes the arresting hooks attached to the tail of an aircraft to safely decelerate and stop the aircraft when needing to land in short distances. Ensuring the BAK-12 is fully functional through certification testing reenforces Yokota’s multi-capable presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

A firetruck assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department provides assistance in the case of an emergency during the initial certification test of the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. Airmen from Misawa Air Force Base and Yokota team-up in order to ensure the system is fully functional through this certification testing operation. This effort reenforces Yokota’s multi-capable presence in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photo

RM2H0AR0X–A firetruck assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department provides assistance in the case of an emergency during the initial certification test of the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. Airmen from Misawa Air Force Base and Yokota team-up in order to ensure the system is fully functional through this certification testing operation. This effort reenforces Yokota’s multi-capable presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

Staff Sgt. Zach Sheller, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power productions shop craftsman, left, trains Airman Eric Christenson, 374th CES electrical power productions shop apprentice, on how to correctly operate the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) during the initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The BAK-12 system is replaced every 10 years to remain compliant with U.S. Air Force AAS requirements. Accomplishing these certification tests maintains Yokota’s mission capabilities. Stock Photo

RM2H0AR06–Staff Sgt. Zach Sheller, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power productions shop craftsman, left, trains Airman Eric Christenson, 374th CES electrical power productions shop apprentice, on how to correctly operate the newly installed flightline BAK-12 barrier, aircraft arresting system (AAS) during the initial certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The BAK-12 system is replaced every 10 years to remain compliant with U.S. Air Force AAS requirements. Accomplishing these certification tests maintains Yokota’s mission capabilities.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Cleveland, barrier maintenance NCO in charge, left, and Staff Sgt. Dalynn Berry, electrical power production journeyman, both with the 627th Civil Engineer Squadron, walk down the McChord Field flightline during an aircraft barrier arresting system test at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle, the 627th CES tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12. The F-15 was going 80-100 knots when it landed on the runway and subsequently engaged the cable system to come to a stop. Stock Photo

RM2MF7HPK–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Cleveland, barrier maintenance NCO in charge, left, and Staff Sgt. Dalynn Berry, electrical power production journeyman, both with the 627th Civil Engineer Squadron, walk down the McChord Field flightline during an aircraft barrier arresting system test at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 17, 2022. With the help of the Portland Air National Guard’s F-15 Eagle, the 627th CES tested their aircraft arresting system, BAK-12. The F-15 was going 80-100 knots when it landed on the runway and subsequently engaged the cable system to come to a stop.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal shop journeyman, guides a hook from an all-terrain crane to its storage position during the replacement of an Aircraft arresting system at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 28, 2015. The BAK-12 is an aircraft arresting system that’s purpose is to stop an aircraft by absorbing its momentum in an emergency landing due to battle damage, loss of hydraulics or aborted takeoff. Airman 1st Class Chris Massey Stock Photo

RMHE741Y–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal shop journeyman, guides a hook from an all-terrain crane to its storage position during the replacement of an Aircraft arresting system at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 28, 2015. The BAK-12 is an aircraft arresting system that’s purpose is to stop an aircraft by absorbing its momentum in an emergency landing due to battle damage, loss of hydraulics or aborted takeoff. Airman 1st Class Chris Massey

Airman First Class Juan Mejia, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production apprentice, carries nylon tape for the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during the system overhaul at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 22, 2022. The system acts as a mechanical barrier capable of rapidly decelerating any landing aircraft with a tail hook. Stock Photo

RM2MMTHR0–Airman First Class Juan Mejia, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production apprentice, carries nylon tape for the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during the system overhaul at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 22, 2022. The system acts as a mechanical barrier capable of rapidly decelerating any landing aircraft with a tail hook.

RM2KFK9TD–Airman First Class Juan Mejia, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production apprentice, carries nylon tape for the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during the system overhaul at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 22, 2022. The system acts as a mechanical barrier capable of rapidly decelerating any landing aircraft with a tail hook.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Smith, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron power production supervisor, uses a hammer to take apart the old Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during the necessary system overhaul at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 20, 2022. The arresting system acts as a mechanical barrier capable of rapidly decelerating a landing aircraft and must be replaced after ten years in service. Stock Photo

RM2KFJTA9–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Smith, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron power production supervisor, uses a hammer to take apart the old Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during the necessary system overhaul at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 20, 2022. The arresting system acts as a mechanical barrier capable of rapidly decelerating a landing aircraft and must be replaced after ten years in service.

RM2MMMDNP–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Smith, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron power production supervisor, uses a hammer to take apart the old Barrier Arresting Kit-12 during the necessary system overhaul at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 20, 2022. The arresting system acts as a mechanical barrier capable of rapidly decelerating a landing aircraft and must be replaced after ten years in service.

A Turkish air force F-4 Phantom aircraft is stopped by a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system barrier during an annual test Feb. 24, 2014, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Aircraft arresting systems were used to rapidly decelerate an aircraft upon landing. Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski Stock Photo

RMHE95EM–A Turkish air force F-4 Phantom aircraft is stopped by a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system barrier during an annual test Feb. 24, 2014, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Aircraft arresting systems were used to rapidly decelerate an aircraft upon landing. Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski

The steel cable an aircraft's tailhook would grab in the event of an emergency sits slightly more than two inches off the ground and is one part of the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system. The BAK-12s on the flightline of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are designed to bring out-of-control aircraft to a safe stop with minimal damage. Airman 1st Class Kyle Johnson) Stock Photo

RMHE99Y5–The steel cable an aircraft's tailhook would grab in the event of an emergency sits slightly more than two inches off the ground and is one part of the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system. The BAK-12s on the flightline of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are designed to bring out-of-control aircraft to a safe stop with minimal damage. Airman 1st Class Kyle Johnson)

This 66-inch reel holds the nylon tape attached to the steel cable an aircraft's tailhook would grab in the event of an emergency; it is one part of the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system. The BAK-12s on the flightline of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are designed to bring out-of-control aircraft to a safe stop with minimal damage. Airman 1st Class Kyle Johnson) Stock Photo

RMHE99Y3–This 66-inch reel holds the nylon tape attached to the steel cable an aircraft's tailhook would grab in the event of an emergency; it is one part of the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system. The BAK-12s on the flightline of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are designed to bring out-of-control aircraft to a safe stop with minimal damage. Airman 1st Class Kyle Johnson)

This 66-inch reel holds the nylon tape which is attached to the steel cable an aircraft's tailhook would grab in the event of an emergency and is one part of the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system. The BAK-12s on the flightline of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are designed to bring out-of-control aircraft to a safe stop with minimal damage. Airman 1st Class Kyle Johnson) Stock Photo

RMHE99Y4–This 66-inch reel holds the nylon tape which is attached to the steel cable an aircraft's tailhook would grab in the event of an emergency and is one part of the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system. The BAK-12s on the flightline of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are designed to bring out-of-control aircraft to a safe stop with minimal damage. Airman 1st Class Kyle Johnson)

The steel cable an aircraft's tailhook would grab in the event of an emergency is held slightly more than two inches off the ground, in part, by rubber donuts and is one part of the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system. The donuts in the center of the runway are spray-painted so a pilot can more easily hook the center of the cable in the event of an emergency. Airman 1st Class Kyle Johnson) Stock Photo

RMHE99Y8–The steel cable an aircraft's tailhook would grab in the event of an emergency is held slightly more than two inches off the ground, in part, by rubber donuts and is one part of the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system. The donuts in the center of the runway are spray-painted so a pilot can more easily hook the center of the cable in the event of an emergency. Airman 1st Class Kyle Johnson)

RMHE99Y7–The steel cable an aircraft's tailhook would grab in the event of an emergency is held slightly more than two inches off the ground, in part, by rubber donuts and is one part of the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system. The BAK-12s on the flightline of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are designed to bring out-of-control aircraft to a safe stop with minimal damage. Airman 1st Class Kyle Johnson)

Hakan Erdal, 39th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, inspects the cables after a BAK-12 aircraft arresting barrier system test Feb. 24, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Aircraft arresting systems are used for landing aircraft on short runways, emergencies involving brake failure, steering problems or other situations where aircraft cannot use the full length of the runway. Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski Stock Photo

RMHE9DKD–Hakan Erdal, 39th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, inspects the cables after a BAK-12 aircraft arresting barrier system test Feb. 24, 2014, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Aircraft arresting systems are used for landing aircraft on short runways, emergencies involving brake failure, steering problems or other situations where aircraft cannot use the full length of the runway. Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 39th Operations Squadron and the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron inspect cables on a BAK-12 aircraft arresting barrier system Feb. 24, 2014, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Aircraft arresting systems were used in the Korean War by jet fighters who had to operate from shorter airfields. The barriers rapidly decreased an aircraft's speed upon landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released) Stock Photo

RMHEC0FB–U.S. Airmen assigned to the 39th Operations Squadron and the 39th Civil Engineer Squadron inspect cables on a BAK-12 aircraft arresting barrier system Feb. 24, 2014, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Aircraft arresting systems were used in the Korean War by jet fighters who had to operate from shorter airfields. The barriers rapidly decreased an aircraft's speed upon landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

The 355th Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency personnel inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon after the aircraft engaged an aircraft arresting system at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 11, 2015. The F-16 was used to certify the new AAS that was installed March 28. Airman 1st Class Chris Massey Stock Photo

RMHE7421–The 355th Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency personnel inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon after the aircraft engaged an aircraft arresting system at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 11, 2015. The F-16 was used to certify the new AAS that was installed March 28. Airman 1st Class Chris Massey

Nylon purchase tape lay stretched out across the flightline after an engagement from an F-16 Fighting Falcon during certification of a newly replaced Aircraft arresting system at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 11, 2015. The tape’s elastic property stops an aircraft during emergencies involving brake failure, steering problems or other situations in which using the full length of the runway is not possible or safe. Airman 1st Class Chris Massey Stock Photo

RMHE7420–Nylon purchase tape lay stretched out across the flightline after an engagement from an F-16 Fighting Falcon during certification of a newly replaced Aircraft arresting system at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 11, 2015. The tape’s elastic property stops an aircraft during emergencies involving brake failure, steering problems or other situations in which using the full length of the runway is not possible or safe. Airman 1st Class Chris Massey

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Dlugajczyk, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron power production craftsman, and Airman 1st Class Corey Ruoff, 355th CES power production apprentice, reseal the lids to an aircraft arresting system underground pit with backer rods at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 28, 2015. Sealing the lids prevents leakage of water during inclement weather that could damage the system. Tech. Sgt. Anthony Ashbeck Stock Photo

RMHE741X–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Dlugajczyk, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron power production craftsman, and Airman 1st Class Corey Ruoff, 355th CES power production apprentice, reseal the lids to an aircraft arresting system underground pit with backer rods at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 28, 2015. Sealing the lids prevents leakage of water during inclement weather that could damage the system. Tech. Sgt. Anthony Ashbeck

Tape covers part of a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system while it is painted at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 13, 2016. Airmen assigned to the 435th Construction and Training Squadron overhauled the system, with painting being the last step. The BAK-12 systems are used to decelerate aircraft during landing and the paint helps prevents corroding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photo

RMP1BG5N–Tape covers part of a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system while it is painted at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 13, 2016. Airmen assigned to the 435th Construction and Training Squadron overhauled the system, with painting being the last step. The BAK-12 systems are used to decelerate aircraft during landing and the paint helps prevents corroding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

Staff Sgt. Kyle Morris, 435th Construction and Training Squadron aircraft arresting systems depot technician, sprays paint on a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. The systems decelerate aircraft during landing and require an overhaul every ten years. The 435th CTS overhauls all aircraft arresting systems within U.S Air Forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photo

RMP1BG5G–Staff Sgt. Kyle Morris, 435th Construction and Training Squadron aircraft arresting systems depot technician, sprays paint on a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. The systems decelerate aircraft during landing and require an overhaul every ten years. The 435th CTS overhauls all aircraft arresting systems within U.S Air Forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

Staff Sgt. Kyle Morris, 435th Construction and Training Squadron aircraft arresting systems depot technician, checks his work while painting a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. Morris painted the arresting system to prevent corroding. Each system requires an overhaul every ten years, and the 435th CTS is the only squadron within U.S. Air Forces in Europe with the capability to do so. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photo

RMP1BG53–Staff Sgt. Kyle Morris, 435th Construction and Training Squadron aircraft arresting systems depot technician, checks his work while painting a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. Morris painted the arresting system to prevent corroding. Each system requires an overhaul every ten years, and the 435th CTS is the only squadron within U.S. Air Forces in Europe with the capability to do so. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

RMP1BG5T–Staff Sgt. Kyle Morris, 435th Construction and Training Squadron aircraft arresting systems depot technician, sprays paint on a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. Morris painted dented or chipped spots on the system to help prevent corroding. This system and one other were sent from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to meet the requirements of a ten-year overhaul. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

Staff Sgt. Kyle Morris, 435th Construction and Training Squadron aircraft arresting systems depot technician, mixes paint at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 13, 2016. Morris mixed the paint to spray over dents and chips on a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system during an overhaul. The 435th CTS is the only squadron within U.S. Air Forces in Europe with the capability to overhaul the systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photo

RMP1BG50–Staff Sgt. Kyle Morris, 435th Construction and Training Squadron aircraft arresting systems depot technician, mixes paint at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 13, 2016. Morris mixed the paint to spray over dents and chips on a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system during an overhaul. The 435th CTS is the only squadron within U.S. Air Forces in Europe with the capability to overhaul the systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

Senior Airman Kevin Glover, 435th Construction and Training Squadron aircraft arresting systems depot technician, tapes around dented or chipped areas on a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. Glover taped the areas so they could be painted to help prevent corroding. The 435th CTS overhauls all the arresting systems in U.S. Air Forces in Europe, working on eight systems each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh) Stock Photo

RMP1BG5D–Senior Airman Kevin Glover, 435th Construction and Training Squadron aircraft arresting systems depot technician, tapes around dented or chipped areas on a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016. Glover taped the areas so they could be painted to help prevent corroding. The 435th CTS overhauls all the arresting systems in U.S. Air Forces in Europe, working on eight systems each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

Airmen from the 134th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineer Squadron take apart components of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System BAK-12 during the 10-year depot-level maintenance process. The 134th CES deployed to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska to supplement deployed personnel and complete annual training requirements, July 25, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Ben Mellon) Stock Photo

RMMT4TB2–Airmen from the 134th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineer Squadron take apart components of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System BAK-12 during the 10-year depot-level maintenance process. The 134th CES deployed to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska to supplement deployed personnel and complete annual training requirements, July 25, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Ben Mellon)

Master Sgt. Scott Dennis, power production non-commissioned officer in charge, 134th Civil Engineer sand blasts components of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System BAK-12. The 134th CES deployed to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska to supplement deployed personnel and complete annual training requirements, July 25, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Ben Mellon) Stock Photo

RMMT4TB5–Master Sgt. Scott Dennis, power production non-commissioned officer in charge, 134th Civil Engineer sand blasts components of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System BAK-12. The 134th CES deployed to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska to supplement deployed personnel and complete annual training requirements, July 25, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Ben Mellon)

Staff Sgt. Derek Pittman, a power production journeymen, 134th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineer Squadron, sand blasts components of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System BAK-12. The 134th CES deployed to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK to supplement deployed personnel and complete annual training requirements, July 25, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Ben Mellon) Stock Photo

RMMT4TB7–Staff Sgt. Derek Pittman, a power production journeymen, 134th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineer Squadron, sand blasts components of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System BAK-12. The 134th CES deployed to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK to supplement deployed personnel and complete annual training requirements, July 25, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Ben Mellon)

RMMT4TB9–Staff Sgt. Derek Pittman, a power production journeymen, 134th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineer Squadron, sand blasts components of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System BAK-12. The 134th CES deployed to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK to supplement deployed personnel and complete annual training requirements, July 25, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Ben Mellon)

Staff Sgt. William Frosell, a power production journeymen with the 134th Civil Engineer Squadron, takes apart components of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System BAK-12 during the 10-year depot level maintenance process. The 134th CES deployed to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska to supplement deployed personnel and complete annual training requirements, July 25, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Ben Mellon) Stock Photo

RMMT4TB4–Staff Sgt. William Frosell, a power production journeymen with the 134th Civil Engineer Squadron, takes apart components of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System BAK-12 during the 10-year depot level maintenance process. The 134th CES deployed to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska to supplement deployed personnel and complete annual training requirements, July 25, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Ben Mellon)

RMMXRKJ2–U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron power production flight assemble at a Barrier Artillery Kit-12 rotary friction brake aircraft arresting system site at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 3, 2016. BAK-12s must be replaced every 10 years to ensure the engine and gears work effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

A BAK-12 aircraft arresting system reduces the speed of a Navy EA-18G Growler during an annual certification test of an aircraft arresting system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released) Stock Photo

RMP437XK–A BAK-12 aircraft arresting system reduces the speed of a Navy EA-18G Growler during an annual certification test of an aircraft arresting system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)

Staff Sgt. Thomas Cabalo, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, signals to Airmen inside of the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 to wind up the Aircraft Arresting System Oct. 9, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The BAK-12 system works in conjunction with a tensioned cable, known as the pendant, and the BAK-14, a system that raises and lowers the cable as needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Miles Wilson/Released) Stock Photo

RMP1C7XK–Staff Sgt. Thomas Cabalo, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, signals to Airmen inside of the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 to wind up the Aircraft Arresting System Oct. 9, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The BAK-12 system works in conjunction with a tensioned cable, known as the pendant, and the BAK-14, a system that raises and lowers the cable as needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Miles Wilson/Released)

Staff Sgt. Tyson Hageny, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, attaches the Aircraft Arresting System cable to the Barrier Arresting Kit, known as the BAK-14, Oct. 9, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The BAK-14 raises and lowers the cable on the runway, and it works in conjunction with the BAK-12 system, which reels in and keeps tension on the cable. The systems work together to provide additional assistance during an emergency stop for aircraft taking off and landing on the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Miles Wilson/Released) Stock Photo

RMP1C7XW–Staff Sgt. Tyson Hageny, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, attaches the Aircraft Arresting System cable to the Barrier Arresting Kit, known as the BAK-14, Oct. 9, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The BAK-14 raises and lowers the cable on the runway, and it works in conjunction with the BAK-12 system, which reels in and keeps tension on the cable. The systems work together to provide additional assistance during an emergency stop for aircraft taking off and landing on the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Miles Wilson/Released)

(Right to left) Senior Airman David Martinez, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power productions technician, and Senior Airman Timothy Wunker, 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power productions technician, operate a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system during an annual certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2016. The system went through an annual certification test with an EA-18G Growler to ensure its operability following installation by the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron power productions shop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released) Stock Photo

RMP437XJ–(Right to left) Senior Airman David Martinez, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power productions technician, and Senior Airman Timothy Wunker, 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power productions technician, operate a BAK-12 aircraft arresting system during an annual certification test at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2016. The system went through an annual certification test with an EA-18G Growler to ensure its operability following installation by the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron power productions shop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe/Released)

RMMD266P–A 159th Fighter Wing pilot of an F-15C Eagle aircraft stationed in Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, La., tests a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) in preparation for the Tampa Bay AirFest 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 13, 2018. A MAAS is a self-contained, trailer-mounted Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK)-12, that accommodates rapid installation during contingencies. Testing the BAK-12 is required for all newly installed AAS before they are deemed in-service and operational for use. The BAK-12 acts as a necessary addition on the flightline as MacDill AFB is a cri

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