Singapore and France consider joint PC-21 training syllabus
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) 150 Squadron’s Leonardo M346 Master fleet has just exceeded 10,000 flying hours, as the detachment in Cazaux, France, marks its 20th anniversary.
The cooperation between the two nations looks to be growing as the French Air Force considers leveraging RSAF Pilatus PC-21 experience as its own PC-21 fleet comes into service.
Acquired in 2010 and delivered in 2012 to replace the TA-4SU Super Skyhawks, twelve M-346 Masters are permanently based in France for the RSAF’s Fighter Wing Course.
The M346 glass cockpit, Embedded Tactical Training System and the two Full Mission Simulators all
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