A DC-10-10 used by Raytheon USA, N910SF (c/n 46524) has made a stop at HNL. The former American Airlines wide-body was purchased by the US Government, for the Missile Defense Agency, to use in testing missile defense systems. It's also known as the WASP - Widebody Airborne Sensor Platform.
The left side has an opening in the forward fuselage for the test systems.
There was a truck with armed security guards near the DC-10, as well as those flood lights to keep the aircraft secure. I'm surprised that this aircraft did not park at HIK.
N910SF was here a few years ago on test missions, and proceeded to taxi to HIK after landing on Runway 4R.
Last time I saw this one was 1998 at LAX. Back then she was called "Sweet Judy."
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