Republic of Singapore Air Force Discussions

Sandhi Yudha

Sandhi Yudha

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An ADIRU/ADIRS operates and is in use during the whole flight, even on the ground. But it is for me also remarkable that the FMC/Digital Flight Control Systems only use (or prioritize) these two gyroscopes above the other two and normally the DFCS also use inputs from other systems like the pitot tube, static pressure ports and AoA.


|"The country's air force had grounded its entire F-16 fleet in the wake of the crash, which occurred on May 8th, suspending all training. Having inspected its fleet, including each gyroscope one by one, the RSAF resumed F-16 flights on May 21st.

the crash - the first involving an RSAF F-16 in over 20 years - "|

Taking such problems serious and having a good maintenance system results in very low rate of accidents and crashes of the years. I mean, they have around 60 F-16s in their fleet, if i am not wrong.
 
Sandhi Yudha

Sandhi Yudha

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Ananda

Ananda

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Singapore confirms the purchase of eight more F-35A fighter jets to complement earlier F-35B acquisition

Singapore confirms the purchase of eight more F-35A fighter jets to complement earlier F-35B acquisition
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12 F35B + 8 F35A as to begin gradual replacement for 60 F-16. Will this in the end become 12 F-35B + 48 F35A ? I always see F35A will become more appropriate F16 replacement. Will F35B in the end operate from plan Singapore LHD that ST already shown the design sometime ago ?

Will be interesting to see how this going to develop. Will Singapore continue maintain their 40 F15SG and upgrade them to F15EX standard? With around 500+ bio GDP, setting the standard cap of 3% means averaging USD 12-15 Bio budget annually at least until end of decade. Will be sufficient in my opinion to add 8 F35A annualy for 5-7 years until end of decade. This will mean the F35A will come gradually in next decade replacing F16.
 
downunderblue

downunderblue

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Is there any feedback from in service RSAF use of the F-35B's? I assume they allow the RSAF to sustainably and effectively operate off base to counter continuity issues surrounding the potential cratering of airfields in any time of conflict? Surely a F-35B is more 'survivable' in most scenarios than a F-35A and does this and the resilience it offers justify the extra cost?

I can see why this would be attractive to SG as well as many other countries but the uptake of the F-35B in this role has been quite limited.

In any potential future Indopacom conflict, you'd assume having some F-35B capability in addition to aircraft using existing airbases would add resilience? I know Japan have the aircraft and could also employ them like this but as I noted on an earlier post, most F-35B operators (like Japan) utilise it in a maritime role, rather than as suggested above.

Is there any known feedback or public perception as to how the RSAF use or value their F-35B's? Can they sustain STOL operations off civilian roadways for a prolonged period?

I made the suggestion that the RAAF could acquire a F-35B squadron in this precise role (in addition to maritime projection if required), but apparently interservice rivaly has almost ruled that idea out before it was evaluated (or so I suspect). You'd think defense planners would like the idea especially if the Singaporean experience is a positive one.
 
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