Cheers!!First Gulfstream G550 delivered to RSAF in SG!

lionnoisy SG · 2009-03-06T20:44:04+00:00

E aircraft was seen flying over Choa Chu Kang area this evening, it very fast & agile(it was seen making a turn) compare with e E-2C

lionnoisy SG

Ytd ST 20 Feb 2009 reported---

1.Chief of Navy said 3G SAF now enter into reality.

2.The radar of frigate is off,but is feed info by other sensors from land,surface

and air.SAF ONE Net.

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Cheers!!First Gulfstream 550 delivered to RSAF in SG yesterday!

Today 20 Feb Strait Times--B 12

''G550 Detection range --over 200 nm,

Endurance up to 9 hours,

ceiling 12,000 meter.

E2C in service more than 20 yrs,

detection range up to 320 km.5 hours and ceilings 9,000 m.

Other 3 G550 will be delivered within the next 2 years''

old threads

Gulfstream G550 AWACs for RSAF

OFFICIAL: Gulfstream 550 - Airborne Early Warning system

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press release

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http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/2009/feb/19feb09_nr.html

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) received its first Gulfstream 550 Airborne Early Warning (G550-AEW) aircraft at Tengah Air Base this evening. Chief of Air Force, Major-General Ng Chee Khern, officiated at the homecoming ceremony.

The RSAF has acquired a total of four G550-AEW aircraft to replace its ageing E-2C Hawkeye aircraft which have served the Air Force well for more than 20 years. Equipped with a sophisticated mission suite that includes an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, the G550-AEW aircraft is able to detect, identify and track aerial targets. The G550-AEW aircraft has a longer detection range than the E2C Hawkeye - more than 200 nautical miles. This will allow the RSAF to see farther and respond more effectively to various operational situations.

The advanced airborne early warning capabilities offered by the G550-AEW aircraft will enhance the robustness of Singapore's networked air defence system.''

MINDEF - News - RSAF's First Gulfstream 550 Airborne Early Warning ...

cyberpioneer - News - Air defence gets networked (23 Apr 07)

MINDEF - News - Factsheet - G550 - Airborne Early Warning (23 Apr ...

http://www.gulfstream.com/products/g550/

(THIS REFER TO civilian version only)

The Gulfstream G550® large-cabin, ultra-long range business jet turned heads right from the start. Less than two weeks after it entered service, a G550 flew nonstop from Seoul, South Korea, to Orlando, Fla., covering the 7,301 nautical-mile distance in 14.5 hours and setting a city pair record. In fact, it would go on to establish 40 city-pair records in its first five years of service.

This is a brawny aircraft with an international reach. Powered by enhanced Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan engines, the G550 has a range of 6,750 nm at Mach 0.80 and a high-speed cruise capability of Mach 0.87. With its long legs, the G550 easily links Washington, D.C., with Dubai, London with Singapore and Tokyo with Paris.

As you might expect, the G550 is equipped with the Gulfstream PlaneView® cockpit, the most advanced flight deck in business aviation. Based on the Honeywell Primus Epic® architecture and display system, the PlaneView cockpit presents critical flight information on 14-inch liquid crystal displays arranged for easy interpretation.

The PlaneView cockpit is brimming with Gulfstream's latest avionics achievements: the first fully synchronous triple Flight Management System, the Gulfstream Signature Cursor Control Device, which improves the way that pilots interact with the PlaneView avionics; then there's the latest in Head-Up Display technology integrated with the next-generation Gulfstream Enhanced Vision System II™, which captures pictures of the environment and presents the pilot with a clear picture of runway markings, taxiways and surrounding terrain at night or in the worst weather conditions. Gulfstream was the first business jet manufacturer to certify an optional synthetic vision system on the G550. The optional Synthetic Vision - Primary Flight Display adds to the enhanced situational awareness even in zero visibility conditions.

The cabin aboard the G550 combines productivity with exceptional comfort. It features up to four distinct living areas, three temperature zones, a choice of 12 floor plan configurations with seating for up to 18 passengers. Maintaining contact with the home office is easy thanks to a host of standard communication features: a fax machine, a printer, a wireless local area network and satellite communications. As an option, consider Gulfstream's Broad Band Multi Link, which combines fast Internet-connection speeds with low operating costs.

The value of this world-class airplane is readily apparent in its 6,750-nm range, its best-in-class cockpit, its advanced technology, its superb warranty, and Gulfstream's top-rated customer support network that stands ready to render assistance on six continents.

And, finally, the team that developed the G550 was honored for its work with the Robert J. Collier Trophy, the most prestigious award in aviation today. We're as proud of the honor as we are of the G550.

''EOQ

Gedanken SG

Wah, RSAF got Gulfstream oredi. Chief of Air Force now suka suka can go Thailand and cruise for chicks.

spartan_6 SG

Finally

slim10 SG

I doubt if CAF will fly RSAF. Fly SIA first class with pretty stewardess to serve, who doesn't want?

sgstars SG

standby and brace for impact, oz wedgetail development bashing is about to emerge any minute now.

gd4u SG

Hmm, still based at TAB meh ???

Pentaxdude90 SG

Hmm, still based at TAB meh ???

pulau sudong

lionnoisy SG

Ytd ST reported---

1.Chief of Navy said 3G SAF now enter into reality.

2.The radar of frigate is off,but is feed info by other sensors from land,surface

and air.SAF ONE Net.

lionnoisy SG

pulau sudong

mind OSA---

Sepecat SG

I think will be at least 12 to 15 months before this G550 can be operational. A lot of time will be required to master the capabilities of this highly sophisticated AEW system.

sgstars SG

mind OSA---

if mr david boey, former defence correspondent of the 90 cent paper, can publicly write about pulau sudong in an commentary piece on RSAF's airpower regeneration capability, for the 90 cent paper, i think it pretty much qualifies an open secret.

you, mind your own business and dont start spreading trash here

Shotgun SG

I think will be at least 12 to 15 months before this G550 can be operational. A lot of time will be required to master the capabilities of this highly sophisticated AEW system.

Maybe might be earlier than that. We'd probably have done familiarization programs with the IAF before lugging this baby back here. But oh well, I'd accept whatever time frame Mindef officially hands out. =D

Only thing lacking for the G550 is in flight refueling I think... but with its endurance, maybe might not even need!

tankee1981 SG

Only thing lacking for the G550 is in flight refueling I think... but with its endurance, maybe might not even need!

Even with 4 increased range G-550 i still think having in-flight refueling capability will be beneficial as these are important aerial AEW assets. We will want them in the air for as long as possible considering crew fatique.

Shotgun SG

True. Sidetracking a lil, I believe there is also a tanker variant of the G550. Might be worth considering to replace the KC-130s.

Sepecat SG

What is payload of G550 ? Doubt it can match that of KC130 for AAR.

Extending duration will be good. I think there are plans or at least provisions for G550 to be eventually unmanned. It will then not be tied to crew fatique. Unmanned , it can remain aloft for longer than the specified 9 hours. Unmanned AAR in the works ??

slim10 SG

Usable. 55,000 lbs of fuel payload for the proposed G550 tanker version.

Shotgun SG

What is payload of G550 ? Doubt it can match that of KC130 for AAR.

Pilot fatigue is definitely not the main issue here. I think there's modest rest areas for crew as well.

I doubt the G550 will be unmanned since its a very high value asset. Operators on board will be able to relay information faster than if the information was relayed to a ground controller first, then to combat flights. Besides, the best position to transmit anything would probably where the G550 is at, 45k ft in the air.

spencer99 SG

I haven't heard of the G550 tanker version. but considering its small size. it can't probably carry all that much fuel. Also note that the F16 and our F5 uses different sort of AAR systems, so any 'tanker' a/c like the KC-135 have to be able to support both combat a/c....

as for AAR for G550. I think that it will not be that useful. The G550's internal room is probably sufficient to have some rest... and having AAR will probably ensure that it remain on station for a longer period.

but do note that the G550 will probably operate close to friendly air bases, rather then in far away from the land bases, as such, it doesn't take all that much time to transit back to the airbase to refuel.

slim10 SG

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2007/08/13/216019/iai-and-gulfstream-planning-g550-tanker.html

stellazio SG

CAF likes fk50.