Duckduck Turbocharged October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/lift-balloon-radar-watch-over-singapore-20141028 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KR81 4th Gear October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 Looks interesting 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 (edited) For a spur of a moment from the thread title, was thinking how SAF use 'condom' for surveillance ... Edited October 28, 2014 by Picnic06 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckduck Turbocharged October 28, 2014 Author Share October 28, 2014 is this complementing the UAVs? then wat happens to the E2Cs? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 200km range.. Can't even see KLIA.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Turbocharged October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 (edited) is this complementing the UAVs? then wat happens to the E2Cs? they have been using this in Afghanistan to spot for IED. basically, it is very cheap to operate comparing to flying a E2C or UAV which can't stay in the air forever. Edited October 28, 2014 by Vega Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 is this complementing the UAVs? then wat happens to the E2Cs? E2Cs need fuel and pilots.. this one, just pump up with helium and let it stay up there 24/7.. Only thing is better make sure the mooring lines are strong enough. Knowing how prone we are to once-in-50-years freak storm, we do not want them to float north or southwards.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xers007 Supercharged October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 wah lau eh... other ppl using it since 1980 and now then we can think of using it.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckduck Turbocharged October 28, 2014 Author Share October 28, 2014 E2Cs need fuel and pilots.. this one, just pump up with helium and let it stay up there 24/7.. Only thing is better make sure the mooring lines are strong enough. Knowing how prone we are to once-in-50-years freak storm, we do not want them to float north or southwards.. confirm itll get hit by lightning... wonder how it can take the power surges... maybe like ironman can charge its batteries LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhtfhwlego Supercharged October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 wah lau eh... other ppl using it since 1980 and now then we can think of using it.... Goodyear blimp has longer history than that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xers007 Supercharged October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 Goodyear blimp has longer history than that. i only remember the starhub blimp in singapore.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Supercharged October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 E2Cs need fuel and pilots.. this one, just pump up with helium and let it stay up there 24/7.. Only thing is better make sure the mooring lines are strong enough. Knowing how prone we are to once-in-50-years freak storm, we do not want them to float north or southwards.. SAF will have to shoot it down if it floats away to our neighbours......... use it as a live target practice.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Bear Turbocharged October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 wah lau eh... other ppl using it since 1980 and now then we can think of using it.... 1940s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoonz 4th Gear October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 (edited) is this complementing the UAVs? then wat happens to the E2Cs? E2Cs are being phased out and replaced with Gulfstream G550s... Edited October 28, 2014 by Typhoonz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwee85 5th Gear October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 I hope its not used to catch those drivers who tried to siam the new GPS IU system. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xefera 6th Gear October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 is this complementing the UAVs? then wat happens to the E2Cs? its manned vs un-manned. E2C already been replaced with G550 if I am not wrong. E2Cs are being phased out and replaced with Gulfstream G550s... much better looking aircraft i must say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count-Bracula Twincharged October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 Looks like baby albino whale . . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoonz 4th Gear October 28, 2014 Share October 28, 2014 its manned vs un-manned. E2C already been replaced with G550 if I am not wrong. much better looking aircraft i must say Oh yes... The E2C looks clumsy with the roti-prata kosong... But it has served well and the US is still using it as surveillance for the battle group... It's useful as it can be based on an aircraft carrier... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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