Boeing Rolls Out First F-15SG

The Boeing Company rolled out the first F-15SG jetof fighter aircraft capability. We are proud that the F-15
fighter to the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)Eagle’s proven legacy and Boeing’s expertise in
November 3.multirole fighter aircraft continue in the capable hands
The F-15SG is a variant of the highly capable,of the RSAF.”
combat-proven F-15E. It features a combination ofF-15SG1 will now undergo a one-year flight test
speed, power and agility, making it the ultimate multiroleprogram to confirm aircraft performance. Flight testing
fighter, versatile in all missions. The aircraft’swill take place at Boeing facilities in St. Louis and
integrated sensor suite will provide the RSAF withPalmdale, California. F-15SG production deliveries will
long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities.begin in the second quarter of 2009, and the final
“The rollout of F-15SG1, on schedule, demonstratesaircraft in this procurement will be delivered to the
that we’re off to a great start as the RSAF buildsRSAF in 2012.
to a procurement of 24 F-15SG aircraft,” saidF-15SG1 successfully completed its first flight from
Boeing F-15 Program vice president Mark Bass.Lambert International Airport in St. Louis on Sept. 16.
“The F-15SG has significant capabilities that willThe aircraft now will undergo a one-year flight test
allow the RSAF to expand into new missions withprogram to confirm aircraft performance. Flight testing
new capabilities and to operate in the sophisticatedwill take place at Boeing facilities in St. Louis and in
Singapore defense environment for decades toPalmdale, Calif. F-15SG production deliveries will begin in
come.”the second quarter of 2009. The final aircraft in this
Boeing vice president and general manager for Globalprocurement will be delivered to the RSAF in 2012.
Strike Systems Dan Korte stated, “The F-15SG forSource: community.warplanes.
Singapore moves the RSAF into the next generation