NDP rehearsals

Obersturmfuhrer SG

I noticed that one of the Apache escorts does not have the Longbow radar dish. Didn't we ordered them all in the Longbow configuration? I'm kinda confused here.

A comparison of the two:

The LB radar is pretty obvious on the bottom pic.

This is probably the configuration for the flag flyby.

duotiga83 SG

saw 4 F-16 Fly by at tampines also.....sadly no NPNT Sad

martin_lim85 SG

from today right? one of them without a LB cos got reason one and it makes me laught Laughing

Obersturmfuhrer SG

Did something happen at the AB again? Laughing

martin_lim85 SG

ya but not in sembawang, cant really tell u in full details

Black Aces SG

The LB radar is removable.

Well, you definitely don't need the LB radar (to aid the helicopter) to perform a flypast in a NDP! Embarassed

The LB is there for a REASON (ask Boeing) and if it is not required for some specific job, remove them, you (Apache pilots) don't need the extra weight if the basic configuration is just for some national flypast.

P/s Even the UK's & Dutch Apache Ds that are deployed to Afghanistan for pk duties have their LB removed as they are not expected to hunt taliban tanks & appear out-of-sight if engaging the insurgents!

kopiosatu SG

yay_~~ less jobs to do!!!!

Black Aces SG

Originally posted by Obersturmfuhrer:
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I noticed that one of the Apache escorts does not have the Longbow radar dish. Didn't we ordered them all in the Longbow configuration? I'm kinda confused here....

Hi Obersturmfuhrer,

Where did you see the chopper flypast? near SAB? or near the southern point of SIN?

Anyway, off thread a little, saw 'DOWNFALL' on VCD over the weekends, so sad.... those German Army officers just turn their pistol on themselves after learning they had lost the War (to the Reds esp), really admire their courage of pulling that trigger.

Moonstriker SG

hmmm.... hope its the same reason as being a "sick bird"

tankee1981 SG

Nowonder i saw F-16s trailing smoke yesterday afternoon. Attend B? Light duties for the Apache without LB? Very Happy

mr_sotong SG

if i’m not wrong, singapore did ordered some apache without the longbow radar…

Manager433 SG

The a/c taking part in the flying contingent will be smaller than last year and 2004 rite?

kopiosatu SG

erm… longbow is a removable role.

Lakiun SG

I talked to CPT Ho, who is from 120 squadron during the rsaf seminar on 8june. Yep all our apache's have been upgraded to longbow. He told me,12 are permanent overseas detachment, if im not mistaken its arizona. N yep longbow is removable..itz like add on powerful upgrade.

beavan SG

yes cos last year was the army showoff parade.

Obersturmfuhrer SG

How many times did I have to salute every frickin time they pass my workplace? Cool I was kinda worried since they flew directly over me several times. I mean, who's gonna compensate my family should the ropes break and the weights fall on me? Laughing

He made 4 passes before the escorts arrived and joined in, this time with their LBs fixed on (maybe someone was reading my previous gripes) Cool :

martin_lim85 SG

if its rope u are dead already Laughing

Viper52 SG

What glorious flying weather today! Rare, and thankfully it came on the RSAF's 3rd (and final) Internal Practice for NDP which occurred in the afternoon. All future practice will be in the evening so no more chances to get good light.Here are some of the pics:

State Flag this year is by Chinook escorted by 2 Apaches

Close-up of the big bird with one escort

Then, the Vipers arrive. There's one more bird to the left of these aircraft (not in picture), coordinating the formation?

The lead threesome flew by with airbrakes deployed. Standard Block 52s, not sure if C or Ds

Followed by the bomb burst, performed by 4 Block 52+ (can see the lumps and bumps)

3 AH-64Ds then raced by. Here's 062 taking up the right of a V-formation. At this point 2 or 3 Vipers will roar over the Apaches, quite a sight

gd4u SG

Nice escorts this year ... where u take the picture one??
Btw, is C-130 in the flypast too ??

martin_lim85 SG

no this year dun have