RSAF F-16 jet crashes at Tengah Air Base; pilot receiving medical attention

[Playtime]

On 5/18/2024 at 2:06 PM, Atonchia said:

They had 8, lost one.

But bought 30 pre-love versions from Kuwait....

Refitted 

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They need more to fly near to Spratly...

 

The thing is, a SCS hot blow up will not be limited to the SCS.

It would almost definitely result in a blockade of malacca straits from the Indian Ocean end.

It's not just the SCS Malaysia ...and Singapore... is looking at. 

Million dollar question is who would Singapore support.

[Atonchia]

On 5/18/2024 at 5:56 PM, Playtime said:

The thing is, a SCS hot blow up will not be limited to the SCS.

It would almost definitely result in a blockade of malacca straits from the Indian Ocean end.

It's not just the SCS Malaysia ...and Singapore... is looking at. 

Million dollar question is who would Singapore support.

Not Singapore....

But stationed further north 

https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-24/lightning-joins-malaysian-homecoming

Didn't know RAAF has so many Lightning II.

[Ct3833]

On 5/18/2024 at 12:39 PM, Atonchia said:

Heng Ah...

It's probably manufacturer fault.... 

Unless some cables not connected 😅

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/rsaf-f-16-crash-tengah-air-base-was-due-malfunction-aircraft-component-fleet-resume-flying-4345836?cid=internal_sharetool_androidphone_18052024_cna

It can be component fatigue or defect over time caused by wear and tear, of course there would have been preventive maintenance as well. 

[macrosszero]

On 5/18/2024 at 1:43 PM, mersaylee said:

Heng ah...at least safer...better check all components on the 15...no need care about the 18 which our neighbour has...😁

When the F-16 was first introduced it was known as the “Electric” jet due to its fly by wire (ie fully digital) controls. The F-15 still relies on mechanical linkages to hydraulic actuators. That being said, many aircraft are reliant on sensors such as pitot tubes to measure air pressure, etc. to provide feedback. The gyros are merely another means for the F-16. 

[mersaylee]

On 5/19/2024 at 4:31 PM, macrosszero said:

When the F-16 was first introduced it was known as the “Electric” jet due to its fly by wire (ie fully digital) controls. The F-15 still relies on mechanical linkages to hydraulic actuators. That being said, many aircraft are reliant on sensors such as pitot tubes to measure air pressure, etc. to provide feedback. The gyros are merely another means for the F-16. 

I believe the F14 also mechanical...given the vintage 

[macrosszero]

I find it odd that MINDEF hasn’t released any images of the crashed Viper yet though 

[inlinesix]

State Secret

[Atonchia]

On 5/23/2024 at 6:24 PM, macrosszero said:

I find it odd that MINDEF hasn’t released any images of the crashed Viper yet though 

Probably undercarriage gone, given just after takeoff or abandoned takeoff, unlikely the pilot has retracted the undercarriage unless already has positive rate of climb. 

However the more likely situation is possibly 1st detection of flight control issue is rotation of the flight stick at takeoff speed and no reaction from the aircraft...the. Pilot apply emergency actions, cut throttle, get into ejection position and pull the cord. 

It that's the case the plane likely only lost a bubble canopy and require new nose wheels+new Martin Baker ejection seat.

[Atonchia]

 

[macrosszero]

https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/June/19jun24_nr?

F-16 are safe; rare occurrence, let’s move on.

But how badly damaged is the bird or is it a write off?

[inlinesix]

On 6/19/2024 at 6:32 PM, macrosszero said:

https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/June/19jun24_nr?

F-16 are safe; rare occurrence, let’s move on.

But how badly damaged is the bird or is it a write off?

The report is detailed enough for civilian.

Beyond that, it should be redacted.

[mersaylee]

Taiwan also has had spate of F16 incidents since 2016...

Edited June 19, 2024 by mersaylee

[Sosaria]

On 6/19/2024 at 6:32 PM, macrosszero said:

https://www.mindef.gov.sg/web/portal/mindef/news-and-events/latest-releases/article-detail/2024/June/19jun24_nr?

F-16 are safe; rare occurrence, let’s move on.

But how badly damaged is the bird or is it a write off?

Footnote says the gyros are still the mechanical spinning rotor mounted on gimbals type. Maybe used for simplicity and reliability, since this is a fighter jet.

But the gyro used on airliners are the more modern laser gyro for quite some time already. No spinning moving parts.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_laser_gyroscope

Edited June 19, 2024 by Sosaria

[Ody_2004]

errrr... is that a urine bag and a pack of bak chop mee/wantan mee?

 

[Atonchia]

On 7/13/2024 at 7:04 PM, Ody_2004 said:

errrr... is that a urine bag and a pack of bak chop mee/wantan mee?

 

That's warm beer lah🤣.

Darwin very 🔥hot.