Singapore Air Force F-15SG Fighters, Apache Helicopters To Perform Unique Manoeuvres At Airshow

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15SG multi-role fighter aircraft and Apache choppers will perform the Vertical Punch, a new integrated manoeuvre that is being showcased for the first time, at the Singapore Airshow 2016 (SA16) beginning next week.

Elaborating on the aerial display team's efforts for SA16, the F-15SG flight lead, Major Max Ng said, "We have undergone intensive training to finesse the aerial manoeuvres to showcase the grace and power of the two aircraft and to thrill the audience. The integrated display highlights the professionalism and capabilities of our Air Force and personnel."

The RSAF will put up an integrated aerial display by an F-15SG multi-role fighter aircraft and an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter. The RSAF is also involved in the static aircraft display at SA16. Members of the public will have the opportunity to learn more about the RSAF's capabilities through the different aircraft and systems on display.

The RSAF integrated aerial display team will perform a total of 11 manoeuvres to showcase the precision and coordination between two different aircraft types of different manoeuvrability and capabilities.

The RSAF will also showcase 11 military assets, including the F-15SG fighter aircraft, Black Knight F-16C aircraft in its red and white paint scheme, CH-47 Chinook helicopter, Heron 1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Gulfstream 550 Airborne Early Warning aircraft and the Surface-to-Air PYthon-5 and DERby (SPYDER) Ground-Based Air Defence system.