DARWIN: As Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) fighter jets take to the sky, they know they can rely on an extra set of “eyes” to help them sense danger well ahead of time. The eyes refer to the Gulfstream 550 airborne early warning aircraft, a regular-looking plane - Gulfstream makes private jets t
DARWIN: As Republic of Singapore Air Force fighter jets take to the sky, they know they can rely on an extra set of “eyes” to help them sense danger well ahead of time.
“You can see a lot of things at 200 nautical miles,” the 30-year-old told reporters on Thursday at Darwin Air Base, where the G550 is participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2022. The aircraft is rarely featured in the media for reasons of operational security.During the exercise, the G550 flies with fighter jets from different participating countries and gives them an extra edge when they take part in simulated battles against each other.
CPT Selvan also trains newer air warfare officers during flights. He focuses on one officer to give them fuller attention, with the aim of getting them as competent and efficient as possible. An RSAF G550 airborne early warning aircraft taking off from Darwin Air Base during Exercise Pitch Black 2022. From the classroom to the skies: How NYP students developed a VR training system for the RSAFThis capability that makes the G550 such a valuable asset during an offensive push also helps the plane defend itself.
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