F-104D "FG-315" 57-1315 of Air Force Systems Command (AFSC) during trials to reduce the infrared signature of the engine 1963 F-104D, construction number 283-5027, model 383-04-06, US serial number 57-1315, built by Lockheeddelivery date December 1958, Air Force Systems Command (AFSC)-AFFTC (1962-1967) June 1963 at China Lake involved in nozzle test, note the extension to the exhaust surrounding the afterburner nozzle, aiming to reduce the considerable infrared signature ARPS (?), AFSC (1970-May 1970); MASDC December 1973-July 1975 coded "FB049"
sold to Taiwan July 30, 1975 coded "4161" for 8 TFS of 3 Wing at CCK AB; withdrawn from use 1988; scrapped. copyright © USAF DoD
