F-35A tail hook testing at Edwards AFB commences Posted on May 13, 2016May 13, 2016 by alert5 The JSF Integrated Test Force at Edwards Air Force Base has started a series of tests to assess the tail hook of the F-35A. Image: USAF So far, the tail hook on AF-04 was stress test at speeds up to 180knts. Related posts (Automatically Generated): B-52 with modified bomb bay to begin testing EMD-1 is now flying in receiver formation behind KC-10, KC-135 at Edwards U.S. Navy to certify P-8A for aerial refueling Redesigned F-35C tail hook passes first round of testing X-47B gets modified tail hook High resolution photo of new JL-9 with DSI intakes, no tail hook