Fully integrated sensor suite of the P8 Poseidon on a smaller, economical (looking at operational economical sustainability) albeit relatively shorter range platform. But can be mid-air refuelled to extend operational range.
Strictly a maritime surveillance aircraft NOT a maritime patrol aircraft on its own, bare platform. But can be modified to carry a modest weapons payload (relative to the P8) if desired, such as Harpoon-type of ASuW missile, ASW Torpedos or even Spike-type of NLOS rockets against asymmetric threat, etc. In the possible future scenario with network capability, the MSA can command/control tactical UAVs to carry out strike or sensor fused to RSAF/RSN strike assets... turning it into a surveillance + patrol aircraft.
Strictly a maritime surveillance aircraft NOT a maritime patrol aircraft on its own, bare platform. But can be modified to carry a modest weapons payload (relative to the P8) if desired, such as Harpoon-type of ASuW missile, ASW Torpedos or even Spike-type of NLOS rockets against asymmetric threat, etc. In the possible future scenario with network capability, the MSA can command/control tactical UAVs to carry out strike or sensor fused to RSAF/RSN strike assets... turning it into a surveillance + patrol aircraft.
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Perhaps can order six numbers of the MSR for round the clock 24/7 maritime surveillance + patrol. Or maybe 4 to 5 of the 605 MSR, working in tandem with the RSAF Global Hawk type of long endurance UAVs ...
But some things gotta give. In-The-Box simulates real life constrains, be it budget, manpower, domestic political considerations, geopolitical developments, etc. Nevertheless, have to leverage on evolving technology as force multiplier, overcoming some of these constrains.
17 April 2014 Add on
Frankly, i'll go for the P8. Why get this ISR platform when at one launch you can function both ISR and strike with the Poseiden. Get it done once and for all ! Rather then ai pang mai pang like that, sian ... !
17 April 2014 Add on
Frankly, i'll go for the P8. Why get this ISR platform when at one launch you can function both ISR and strike with the Poseiden. Get it done once and for all ! Rather then ai pang mai pang like that, sian ... !
22 March 2014
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