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9V-Orion Images said:
Not to mention that the KC-135R Stratotankers are also purchased second-hand and was originally the KC-135A variant (with the first aircraft delivered in June 1957), it was upgraded under the Pacer CRAG (Compass, Radar And GPS) program, re-engined with CFM56-2B series high-bypass turbofans and equipped with Boeing Multi-Point Refuelling System (MPRS) before being delivered to the RSAF 112 Sqn on 1999.09.10.
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KC-135A Stratotanker, USAF S/N. 63-8016 (C/N. 18633), operated by the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing (379 AEW) based at Wurtsmith Air Force Base (AFB), from 1963 to 1994...

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Airliners.Net, Boeing KC-135R (USAF S/N. 63-8016 (C/N. 18633)).
Photo ID No. 0710121 By Boscombe Down.

... and transferred to RSAF between 1999 and 2000 as RSAF S/N. 753 (C/N. 18633) from Boeing Company, currently operated by the 112 Sqn based at Changi Air Base (West).

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Airliners.Net, Boeing KC-135R (RSAF S/N. 753 (C/N. 18633)).
Photo ID No. 0952804 By Eduard Brantjes.
 

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9V-Orion Images said:
KC-135A Stratotanker, USAF S/N. 63-8016 (C/N. 18633), operated by the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing (379 AEW) based at Wurtsmith Air Force Base (AFB), from 1963 to 1994...

0710121.jpg

Airliners.Net, Boeing KC-135R (USAF S/N. 63-8016 (C/N. 18633)).
Photo ID No. 0710121 By Boscombe Down.

... and transferred to RSAF between 1999 and 2000 as RSAF S/N. 753 (C/N. 18633) from Boeing Company, currently operated by the 112 Sqn based at Changi Air Base (West).

0952804.jpg

Airliners.Net, Boeing KC-135R (RSAF S/N. 753 (C/N. 18633)).
Photo ID No. 0952804 By Eduard Brantjes.
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Wow,

this means that we've got pretty old KC135s then ... Wonder if the govt plans to replace them??

Cowz
 

Stupidcowz said:
Wow, this means that we've got pretty old KC135s then ... Wonder if the govt plans to replace them??

Cowz
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Not any time soon for the RSAF though the extremely troubled USAF KC-X procurement project has been underway for several years now without any significant headway.

It was mentioned in 2008 during a United States House Armed Services Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces hearing that the USAF KC-135 Stratotankers has a structural life of between 36,000 to 39,000 hours and with an average of 17,000 hours worth of flight time accumulated in each aircraft.

Theoretically, the USAF fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers could still well continue airborne operations well past the middle of this century which by then they would have been in service for slightly less than a hundred years and the RSAF might jolly well be the last operator of an active KC-135 squadron. :)

raptor1988 said:
and buy KC-10s?
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Most probably a B767/B777 or A330/A340 aerial refuelling tanker derivative IMHO. ;)
 

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raptor1988 said:
Only the B767 and A330 will slug it out.. B777's tanker version is canceled already. A340 like dun hve that option. :think:
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It ain't necessary to purchase the aerial refuelling tankers directly from the aircraft manufacturer per se.

Aircraft modifications, overhaul and systems integration can be done in-house by Singapore Technologies Aerospace on lets say..., the soon to be retired SIA B772 which makes an excellent platform judging by their excellent service record and a relatively low flight cycles/flight hours on their airframes. :)
 

9V-Orion Images said:
It ain't necessary to purchase the aerial refuelling tankers directly from the aircraft manufacturer per se.

Aircraft modifications, overhaul and systems integration can be done in-house by Singapore Technologies Aerospace on lets say..., the soon to be retired SIA B772 which makes an excellent platform judging by their excellent service record and a relatively low flight cycles/flight hours on their airframes. :)
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hmm.. Submit as WITs project to Mindef to earn some extra money.. :bsmilie:
 

9V-Orion Images said:
The Aviation Herald, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) B737-4H6 (9M-MMR) Main Landing Gear (MLG) collapsed at Kuching International Airport (WBGG), gate 05 on 2009.10.02.
By Simon Hradecky, created on 2009.05.10 (Monday), 06:45 UTC, last updated on 2009.05.10 (Monday), 06:58 UTC.
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It was extremely fortunate that this particular incident happened at the terminal gate and not when the aircraft is in-flight, taking off or landing. :sweat:
 

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9V-Orion Images said:
The Aviation Herald, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) B737-4H6 (9M-MMR) Main Landing Gear (MLG) collapsed at Kuching International Airport (WBGG), gate 05 on 2009.10.02.
By Simon Hradecky, created on 2009.05.10 (Monday), 06:45 UTC, last updated on 2009.05.10 (Monday), 06:58 UTC.
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It was extremely fortunate that this particular incident happened at the terminal gate and not when the aircraft is in-flight, taking off or landing. :sweat:
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Aviation Safety Network, an exclusive service of Flight Safety Foundation.
MAS B737-4H6, 9M-MMR (C/N. 26468, L/N. 2445).
 

9V-Orion Images said:
9V-Orion Images said:
9V-Orion Images said:
The Aviation Herald, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) B737-4H6 (9M-MMR) Main Landing Gear (MLG) collapsed at Kuching International Airport (WBGG), gate 05 on 2009.10.02.
By Simon Hradecky, created on 2009.05.10 (Monday), 06:45 UTC, last updated on 2009.05.10 (Monday), 06:58 UTC.
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It was extremely fortunate that this particular incident happened at the terminal gate and not when the aircraft is in-flight, taking off or landing. :sweat:
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Aviation Safety Network, an exclusive service of Flight Safety Foundation.
MAS B737-4H6, 9M-MMR (C/N. 26468, L/N. 2445).
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It was extremely interesting to note Captain Azharuddin Osman, Director of Operations for Malaysia Airlines, replying directly to aviation enthusiasts and plane spotters in a forum thread (ID No. 13377) over at MalaysianWings Forum. :bigeyes:

Kudos to Malaysia Airlines for that. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
 

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9V-Orion Images said:
KC-135A Stratotanker, USAF S/N. 63-8016 (C/N. 18633), operated by the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing (379 AEW) based at Wurtsmith Air Force Base (AFB), from 1963 to 1994...

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oh so this is what this fella is..
saw it while along TPE.
thanks
 

Singapore Airshow 2010 air closeure timings

http://www.caas.gov.sg/caasWeb/export/sites/caas/en/Regulations_And_Guidelines/Rules_and_Regulations/ATS/AIP_Supplements/download/AIPSUP191-09.pdf


Practices
Thursday, 28 Jan 10 1030 – 1130
Friday, 29 Jan 10 1030 – 1130
Saturday, 30 Jan 10 1030 – 1130, 1400 – 1500
Sunday, 31 Jan 10 1030 – 1130

Combined Rehearsal
Sunday, 31 Jan 10 1400 – 1530
Monday, 1 Feb 10 1130 – 1300

Flying Displays
Tuesday, 2 Feb 10 1230 – 1400, 1430 – 1600
Wednesday, 3 Feb 10 1130 – 1300
Thursday, 4 Feb 10 1130 – 1300
Friday, 5 Feb 10 1130 – 1300
Saturday, 6 Feb 10 1130 – 1300, 1500 – 1530
Sunday, 7 Feb 10 1130 – 1300, 1500 – 1530


anyone know where the spot to take picture? beach at carpark no. 7??
 

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