Wed, Nov 05, 2008
Super Eagle Variant Includes AESA Radar Suite
Boeing rolled out the first F-15SG jet fighter this week to the
Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The F-15SG is a variant of
the F-15E Super Eagle.
"The rollout of F-15SG1, on schedule, demonstrates that we're
off to a great start as the RSAF builds to a procurement of 24
F-15SG aircraft," said Mark Bass, Boeing F-15 Program vice
president. "The F-15SG has significant capabilities that will allow
the RSAF to expand into new missions with new capabilities and to
operate in the sophisticated Singapore defense environment for
decades to come."
Boeing says the capabilities of the F-15SG are a blend of speed,
power and agility -- a combination that makes the aircraft the
ultimate multirole fighter, versatile in all missions.
"The F-15SG for Singapore moves the RSAF into the next
generation of fighter aircraft capability," said Dan Korte, Boeing
vice president and general manager for Global Strike Systems. "We
are proud that the F-15 Eagle's proven legacy and Boeing's
expertise in multirole fighter aircraft continue in the capable
hands of the RSAF."
The F-15SG's integrated sensor suite, which includes an Active
Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar and a third-generation
SNIPER targeting pod, will provide the RSAF with long-range
air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities.
F-15SG1 successfully completed its first flight from Lambert
International Airport in St. Louis on September 16. The aircraft
now will undergo a one-year flight test program to confirm aircraft
performance.
Flight testing will take place at Boeing facilities in St. Louis
and in Palmdale, CA. F-15SG production deliveries will begin in the
second quarter of 2009. The final aircraft in this procurement will
be delivered to the RSAF in 2012.
More than 1,500 F-15 aircraft have been delivered and are in
service with the US Air Force, Republic of Korea Air Force, Israeli
Air Force and Royal Saudi Air Force.
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