F16 SQ FOC,cheers!
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Strait Times 25 May Thur will report on this.
read 24 May ST p 23 lah.
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finally our very own "Suefa" operational already
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mindef newsThis version of the F16 is also the most advanced in the RSAF, able to perform multiple roles...
cna news
With bigger tanks, it flies further.......
to be assigned missions in which we penetrate deep into the enemy's air defences and take out targets ....
But it is the use of a pilot and a weapons system officer (WSO) that makes the 145 Squadron unique in the RSAF....
"The dual crew concept which the RSAF first experimented with six years ago has transformed the way our fighter jets are employed. This has enhanced the RSAF's contribution to the increasingly complex way,....
Wednesday May 24, 8:17 PM ,2006
RSAF's most advanced fighter squadron now fully operational
SINGAPORE : Singapore's newest and most advanced fighter jet squadron is now fully operational.
The 145 Squadron took only 10 months to achieve its operational status after receiving its 20th and final jet in June last year.
It is also a significant milestone in the RSAF's development as a third generation air force.
The operational capabilities of the 145 Squadron and its F16 D Block 52 Plus fighters are so advanced that two flight crews are needed to fly complex and demanding missions.
This version of the F16 is also the most advanced in the RSAF, able to perform multiple roles.
With bigger tanks, it flies further. And using advanced targeting systems, its precision strike ability is second to none.
"The combination of these capabilities has enhanced the aircraft to be assigned missions in which we penetrate deep into the enemy's air defences and take out targets that are critical to the SAF," said Lt Col Lim Tuang Liang, Commanding Officer of the 145 Squadron.
Housed within the airframe are also improved radars, allowing better tracking and detection of enemy targets.
But it is the use of a pilot and a weapons system officer (WSO) that makes the 145 Squadron unique in the RSAF.
"The dual crew concept which the RSAF first experimented with six years ago has transformed the way our fighter jets are employed. This has enhanced the RSAF's contribution to the increasingly complex way, in which the third generation SAF will have to operate in a tightly integrated manner in a networked environment which brings together the air, land and maritime dimensions," said Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean.
"When we go in a strike mission, I'll be the guy operating the target pod to deliver the precision strike weapons, so that is my main role. During an air-to-air fight, I serve as an extra set of eyes where I'll keep a lookout for bandits, aggressors and tell the pilot exactly where to manoeuvre," said Captain Suresh Haridas, Weapons System Officer of the 145 Squadron.
For the first time in RSAF's history, all the F16Ds were flown home to Singapore from Texas by its own aircrew.
The 16,000 km journey back to Changi Airbase East took more than 21 hours and 7 mid-air refuellings.
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Factsheet - 145 Squadron Full Operational Capabilitiy
3.home of F16D Block 52+Changi Air Base (East)
Size: About 200 hectares.
Runway: a 3,050m long and 60m wide runway (wide enough to accommodate a Boeing 747 plane), a 2,900m long- and 23m-wide taxiway parallel to the runway.
Home to: 145 Squadron, operating F-16 D Block 52+ Fighting Falcons, a Flying Support Squadron, an Air Logistics Squadron and an Airfield Maintenance Squadron.
RSAF inventory
F16D Block 52+
pl share what so unique of RSAF's new babes without offending OSA?
Bottom:Changi East RSAF Runway: a 3,050m long and 60m wide runway (wide enough to accommodate a Boeing 747 plane), a 2,900m long- and 23m-wide taxiway parallel to the runway.
which made it possible to achieve FOC status within 10 months of the delivery of the last of the 20 aircraft in June last year...
Since it started operations in Changi, the Squadron has chalked up more than 4,400 flying hours in 16 months. -
can u pls take away the sensitive satellite pic of the airbase and the details thank u?
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The pic is legitimate.Anyway, it is quite old.Originally posted by Moonstriker:can u pls take away the sensitive satellite pic of the airbase and the details thank u?
Or do u want MSD to knock on ye door?
For you chaps who want to know more about the mudhens, Google has a lot of information.
The configuration is slightly different from the Sufa, in EW and CFTs.We use the Elisra PAWS, the IAI may use something else. -
lol! I dun think the MSD can have a say abt the satellite pic. It is afterall available on public domain via GOOGLE EARTH. MSD should go knock on Google's door. Shut them down and charge them.
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Althogh i think that the satellite pics from Google Earth are not real time. It will be better for Mindef to come to an agreement with Google to blot out the military installations in Singapore. This may not be very practical as i can forsee every other country requesting the same thing but its not totally impossible.
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Not to forget, the USAF, RAF, IAF, etc, etc.........Originally posted by tankee1981:Althogh i think that the satellite pics from Google Earth are not real time. It will be better for Mindef to come to an agreement with Google to blot out the military installations in Singapore. This may not be very practical as i can forsee every other country requesting the same thing but its not totally impossible. 
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This is almost 2 yrs 5 days after a RSAF pilot lost his life during training in Arizona on 20 May'04.
His sqn mates placed an rememberance on ST obituary a few days ago on the 2nd anniversary. Loo Kwang Han. RIP
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There's a balance between freedom of information, and securing senstive data. Google Earth's resolution is not even close to the 60s n 70s era KH series satellite platforms.Originally posted by tankee1981:Althogh i think that the satellite pics from Google Earth are not real time. It will be better for Mindef to come to an agreement with Google to blot out the military installations in Singapore. This may not be very practical as i can forsee every other country requesting the same thing but its not totally impossible.
It's fair now as it is. -
If i am not wrong the satellite images by Google Earth are from the KH(Keyhole) series of satellites. But may have their resolution purposely reduced.
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If u get the suscribers edition, its still good and up to date enough to plot GPS coordinates. Anybody does those Geocache hunts? I heard they are quite fun.
Use google earth to upload targetting data for JDAM. Man that would be like budget air force. -
Originally posted by shotgun
Thats an idea! Can use Google Earth as backup should all else fails. Maybe you will like to recommend that during WITS!
Use google earth to upload targetting data for JDAM. Man that would be like budget air force -
deh.. ORD LOH.
Besides, I never liked the WITS idea. To me its, (Wasting Invaluable Time of Servicemen) -
Don't be so sensitive over satellite pics. Sensitive stuff will definitely be hidden away and not be seen from the air. If you are a Mindef guy are you going to close Changi International airport because day in day out passengers can see CABE?
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Hmm. Could be too...Originally posted by tankee1981:If i am not wrong the satellite images by Google Earth are from the KH(Keyhole) series of satellites. But may have their resolution purposely reduced. 