F-15SA tests HARM

ROYAL SAUDI Air Force F-15SA 12-1001 (SA-1) returns to the US Air Force’s Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, after a test flight on September 20 carrying AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM). The aircraft is one of three F-15SAs that have been engaged in long-running trials work at Palmdale. These instrumented test aircraft were each allocated individual responsibilities within the development programme. SA-1 (12- 1001) was originally earmarked for weapons testing, SA-2 (12-1002) for flutter and aerodynamics, and SA-3 (12-1003) for