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The Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF)
Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter (AH-64D) Squadron was inaugurated at a
ceremony in Sembawang Air Base (SBAB) this afternoon by Minister for
Defence Teo Chee Hean. This completes the transformation of 120 Sqn from
a utility to an attack squadron. |
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The Apache will enhance the Singapore Armed
Forces' (SAF) capability to undertake a wider spectrum of missions,
notably in air-land integrated operations. |
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The Apache is a key feature of the SAF's
transformation to its 3rd Generation. With its advance avionics and
weapons systems, the Apache is one of the most technologically advanced
attack helicopters in the world. |
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Its Longbow Fire Control Radar provides an
enhanced radar target detection range and tracking ability, and can
detect more than 200 targets. With its Hellfire missiles, the Apache can
conduct precision strikes under all weather conditions. |
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The Apaches returned to Singapore in January
after a 4-year deployment in Arizona in the United States with the
RSAF's Peace Vanguard detachment. |
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The Apache made its debut apperance in
Singapore at Asian Aerospace 2006 in February. Singaporeans can expect
to see the SAF's latest attack helicopters in action at this year's
National Day Parade fly-past. |
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Source:
www.mindef.gov.sg News
Release 26 Jun 2006 |
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