This particular bird was used to test the AN/APG-83 SABR AESA radar at Elgin. This excellent article in The Aviationist from 202 gives more detail
https://theaviationist.com/2020/08/04/first-apg-83-aesa-radar-equipped-four-ship-flight-mission-for-usaf-f-16s/
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