Dynamic Defence Display
Showtimes at 10am and 4pm.Tip: Seats on the spectator gallery are limited. Would recommend being at AOH2017 when it opens, get your seat and enjoy the view of the Marina Barrage. Pick the lower seats as these bring you close to the action. Keep your eyes on the deregistered car on the display ground. With a Leopard 2SG main battle tank the first performer let loose, it's fairly obvious what the tank will do to that
Look out for: The Special Operations Force (SOF), Army Deployment Force (ADF), Belrex Protected Combat Support Vehicle, Higuard Protected Mobility Vehicle, Ford F550 ambulance are among the vehicles featured for the first time.
Just for Saturday morning's show, look out for the special performance by the Next Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle.
Battle Rides
You will need a mobilephone to register to ride on one of six types of Singapore Army vehicles. Four types of vehicles to choose from to ferry you around on land, while the LARC V and M3G raft will host you on water. You will be informed of your time slot via SMS.
Tip: Book your preferred time slot early, then take your time to browse through the exhibits.
Static Display
The NGAFV is expected to join the static display on Sunday.
You may want to take pictures of the Apache attack helicopter. The fleet is due to undergo an upgrade and the improved machine will have different stub wings.
Army Formations display
It's the place to find out more about the Singapore Army. It's packed with weapons and hands-on opportunities. It's a place to get out of the sun (and rain). It's got neat souvenirs. It's air-conditioned. Need we say more?
Level 2
Don't forget activities on Level 2. The large decals on the window tell you what to expect (see above). Good place to park active children. Kiddy rides, photo booths, shooting galleries, a chance to practice flying drones, "Night Walks" with night vision devices are among the highlights. Ask the AOH2017 ambassadors (in red shirts and green army slacks) how to get there.
For more:
Singapore Army Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/oursingaporearmy/
AOH2017 events page
https://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/press_room/events_and_activities/2017/aoh2017/news.html
Were our leopards upgraded further? The sights were changed - photo floating in internet. Do you happen to have a photo?
ReplyDeleteYes it was reported by shephard media.
DeleteThe new L2SG commander panoramic ( assumed 360 degrees rotation) sight is from Stelop a ST Electronics product. You can see the Stelop nameplate at the back of the sight if you look closer.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how this SG product compares with all the established optoelectro sights from Thales etc.
Wonder if it gives the L2SGs a hunter killer capability.
More importantly I only see two types of tank 120 mm rounds ( dummy form ) used in L2SGs. The new programmable rounds are available in 120 mm for MBTs are extremely effective against various target sets such as troops in open / in trenches / behind cover, ATGM teams, urban scenarios, helicopter, obstacle reduction etc.