Singapore Air Force F-15SG dropping first GBU-31 Bomb for Combat Hammer 2017 (Report & Interviews)

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) participated in Combat Hammer last week at Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Utah. The highlight for this competition is GBU 31, a 2,000-pound class [joint direct attack munition]. This is the first time deploying this munition in the RSAF with the F-15SG. The GBU 31 is used for precision targeting on fixed objects, ranging from stationary vehicles to large building complexes.

The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15E Strike Eagle is an American all-weather multirole strike fighter[4] derived from the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle. The F-15E was designed in the 1980s for long-range, high speed interdiction without relying on escort or electronic-warfare aircraft. United States Air Force (USAF) F-15E Strike Eagles can be distinguished from other U.S. Eagle variants by darker aircraft camouflage and conformal fuel tanks mounted along the engine intake ramps.

The F-15SG (formerly F-15T) is a variant of the F-15E, ordered by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) after a seven-year evaluation period involving five other fighter aircraft under consideration. The F-15SG was chosen on 6 September 2005 over the Dassault Rafale, the only other remaining aircraft in contention. An order for 12 F-15SG fighter was placed in December 2005. The F-15F designation was also reserved for the RSAF.

The Strike Eagle has been deployed for military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, among others. During these operations the F-15E has carried out deep strikes against high-value targets, combat air patrols, and provided close air support for coalition troops. It has also been exported to several countries.

Combat Hammer is an exercise that evaluates weapons systems in their entirety— from the loading to the delivery of the munitions. Combat Hammer provides the aircrew the opportunity to conduct component level proficiency training in a realistic operational scenario. Technical expertise and analytical data acquired throughout this exercise allows the RSAF to hone its skills and evaluate advanced weapons systems.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_F-15E_Strike_Eagle

http://www.hill.af.mil/News/Tag/11549/combat-hammer/

More Info: http://theaviationgeekclub.com/republic-singapore-air-force-f-15sg-drops-gbu-31-first-time/

Credit: SRA Citiyah Burton

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