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Aircraft 86-0999 arrives at Edwards AFB, where it will serve as the Edwards Aircraft Ground Integration Lab (EAGIL)
Source: US Air Force
Aircraft 86-0999 arrives at Edwards AFB, where it will serve as the Edwards Aircraft Ground Integration Lab (EAGIL)
Source: US Air Force
Aircraft 86-0999 arrives at Edwards AFB, where it will serve as the Edwards Aircraft Ground Integration Lab (EAGIL)
Source: US Air Force
“EAGIL will be a non-flyable aircraft that will be used as an integration lab for future upgrades,” says Stephen Salas, B-1 platform lead, Global Power Bombers Combined Test Force.
“We plan to do avionics software, weapon and hardware testing, new equipment fit checks, prototyping efforts and EAGIL will be used to support weapon load training, egress training, as well as aircraft familiarisation for new personnel.”
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