RSAF to debut new aerial manoeuvre at Singapore Airshow

SINGAPORE: The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) unveiled on Thursday (Feb 11) its line-up of aerial and static displays for the upcoming Singapore Airshow from Feb 16 to 21.

During a media preview at the Changi Exhibition Centre, the RSAF showcased its aerial display, which will feature an F-15SG fighter aircraft and an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter pulling off 11 manoeuvres over 12 minutes.

Eight of the manoeuvres are solo while three are integrated. This includes the "Vertical Punch", a new integrated move being performed for the first time.

The F-15SG and AH-64D pilots hail from the 149 and 120 Squadrons, and are full-time operational air crew, which meant they had to practise their aerial manoeuvres on top of their usual day-to-day training and operations, said Colonel Linus Tan, chairman of the RSAF Flying Display Committee.



He added that the entire aerial display team was assembled two months ago and have been training “intensively” two to three times a week for up to eight hours each session.

“The two platforms (F-15SG and AH-64D) are very different in terms of speed, manoeuvrability and capability. We need to integrate well to showcase to the audience the grace and power of both platforms,” said Col Tan.

“We need to make sure their timing is well-coordinated. Both the F15 and AH64 must have very close coordination and be precise in execution… The overall context of the aerial display is to showcase the RSAF as an integrated force that fights as one.”

READY TO ‘THRILL’ PUBLIC



Explaining the difficulties behind the integrated manoeuvres, Apache helicopter pilot Major Spencer Ler said: "AH-64Ds don't operate with jets on a daily basis. One moves fast and one moves slow, and we have to bring both together at a precise time and space. This needs backend coordination, planning, flying technique, chemistry, navigation of environmental factors etc."

Said Major Max Ng, who pilots the F-15SG jet: “During training, we put in a lot of focus and attention to detail to perfect the manoeuvres. We’ve put in a great amount of hard work, and hope to put on a good show for the audience, to make them proud that we are performing at the Singapore Airshow.”

Both Maj Ng and Ler cited the final move - dubbed “Bow and Zoom” - as their favourite. “It involves the Apache helicopter bowing to thank and appreciate the audience for coming, while the F-15 lights up fireworks in the background,” said Maj Ng.



Added Maj Ler: “It has a subtle touch to it - bowing to the nation while the F-15 behind flares up - and a very elegant profile. As my daughter saw it, she was very thrilled and it warms my heart to say I’m doing something the kids like. I think the public will welcome this manoeuvre very much.”

NO BLACK KNIGHTS

Col Tan was also asked why the Black Knights - the RSAF's official aerobatics team - do not feature in the aerial display this year. They performed at the inaugural Singapore Airshow in 2008 as well as the 2014 edition, which marked the RSAF's 45th anniversary.

“The Black Knights are not performing because they are operational pilots, not full-time aerial display pilots. We have no full-fledged aerial manoeuvre squad,” said Col Tan, adding that it was a matter of resources and “being prudent”.

Still, he acknowledged that in recognition of their popularity and the need to engage the public, a Black Knight aircraft - in its iconic red and white coat - will form part of the static display. “It is a good opportunity for the public to come and take close-up shots,” said Col Tan.



The static display will feature a total of 11 different aircraft and weapon systems, including the Black Knight F-16C jet, the Heron 1 unmanned aerial vehicle and the surface-to-air Python-5 among others.

"It is not a random show of assets," said Lieutenant-Colonel Ian Tan, chairman of the RSAF Sub-Committee. "The principle was to show a good spectrum that demonstrates the RSAF as one integrated force."



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Singapore Airshow promises aerobatics spectacle



SINGAPORE: The Singapore Airshow 2016 will feature fighter jets from countries including Singapore, South Korea and the United States.

To be held from Feb 16 to 19 for trade professionals and Feb 20 to 21 for the public, the Airshow's aerobatics lineup will feature a mix of military assets from both the East and West. The Airshow on Sunday (Feb 14) provided a preview of its aerial display show at the Changi Exhibition Centre.

The headline act for public viewing will see the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) F-15SG fighter jet and AH-64D Apache attack helicopter performing 11 moves, including a new "Vertical Punch" manoeuvre.


The RSAF's F-15SG jet

Also returning to perform is the Republic of Korea Air Force's Black Eagles Aerobatic Team, who have added three more manoeuvres to their repertoire from 2014.


South Korea's Black Eagles

Meanwhile the United States Air Force (USAF) will be showing off an array of fighter jets, bombers and cargo aircraft. Its well-known F‑16C/D Fighting Falcon will take to the skies, flexing its maneuverability and combat radius.


The United States Air Force F16 Falcon

The USAF's long-range, heavy nuclear ordnance bomber B-52H Stratofortress is also slated to appear in a showcase of its high subsonic flying speed as well. Meanwhile, the new C‑17 Globemaster III cargo jet will round up the USAF segment.

Elsewhere, the French Air Force will trot out its Rafale, a twin-engine fighter which can reach full power in less than four seconds and scale an altitude of 40,000 feet within two minutes of take-off.


The French Air Force's Rafale fighter jet

Neighbouring Malaysia will also participate in the aerial display with its SU‑30MKM fighter jet, known for the ability to carry heavy weapon loads up to 8,000kg over a large combat radius of more than 700 nautical miles.


Malaysia's SU-30MKM jet

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'Smart' disaster, defence technology to go on display at Singapore Airshow


The PLATE armour protection and the SHADES heads-up display by ST Engineering

Military wearables for soldiers, along with unmanned ground, aerial and underwater vehicles will be some of the products and concepts on display by ST Engineering.

SINGAPORE: “Smart" technologies in the areas of disaster, defence and city planning will go on display at the upcoming Singapore Airshow, said ST Engineering on Sunday (Feb 14) as it unveiled its showcase for the event.

The Singaporean engineering group will be the largest participant at the Airshow, which takes place from Feb 16 to 21, with more than 100 products and concepts on display.

The products include a range of unmanned ground vehicles and technology to be deployed for rescue missions in the aftermath of a disaster. This includes a system to detect the location of casualties using signals from their mobile devices.

ST Engineering's aerospace arm will also showcase its advanced unmanned aerial vehicles for both commercial and military use, along with the concept for an unmanned hybrid vehicle to be deployed for underwater missions.


The unmanned aerial vehicles on display at the Singapore Airshow. The blue-coloured vehicle is a conceptual hybrid that can be used underwater.

Visitors at the ST Aerospace exhibit will also be able to try their in-development virtual pilot training simulator.

Elsewhere, ST's Kinetics arm will display solutions to improve armed forces' fighting ability. They include the TERREX 2 8x8 wheeled armoured platform, which can fight and deliver troops on terrain that would impede similar vehicles.


ST Engineering's TERREX 8x8 armoured platform at the Singapore Airshow.

Meanwhile, its Shielded Advanced Eyewear System (SHADES) allows augmented reality images to be projected for soldiers to access mission-critical information, navigation and tracking and identification of friendly and enemy forces.

ST Engineering will also showcase a suite of "Smart City" services, such as sensor grids to control street lights, smart healthcare solutions and outdoor cooling technology.


ST Engineering's cooling technology on display at the Singapore Airshow.

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Photo of Armée de l'Air Rafale and RMAF SU30MKM

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#SGAirshow 2016 : Second training flight for the French @Armee_de_lair #Rafale Solo Display.

Will MKM steal the show like the Smokey Bandit the last time?

Unless the F15s can pull off the cobra

have to find time to go see... zzzz, very bz... secu very tight

Risk stalling mid air

You just pointed out the symptom of this affair: IEDs are more numerous and effective these days because western forces in Afghanistan and Iraq are too bound to the sparse road network. The fact that they need roads for their heavy wheeled armored vehicles like the MRAPs & Strykers and only some few good roads that are available in these countries literally funnel the vehicles into easily mined and ambushed territory.

Insurgents could safely guess which road a patrol will go through due to the lack of good roads able to take the weight of a heavy wheeled vehicle. Just bury an IED on a road near a significant village or town and you're bound to get some military patrol coming through there eventually.

To avoid the IEDs being detonated by regular traffic, insurgents have learned the absurdly simple method of burying the detonator system at a certain depth where the only the heavier weight of an armored vehicle will detonate it and not lighter everyday vehicles.

Its understandable with the recent security threat level
give us some review on the MKM airshow if you have the opportunity.

Have anyone wonder why we didnt get a dedicated long ranger mid air refuel tanker especially when we is a country divided into two?

Well c130 and a400 can do the job but it is not permanent solution?

Malaysia have any plan for it?