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Second generation (1985 to 2005)

1992/05 - New fangs for the RSAF

Training Aircraft

AS-550 Fennec

Year

1992

The RSAF introduced the AS-550 Fennec helicopter, offering better training, maintenance, and cost efficiency.

The AS-550 Fennec was purchased in 1992 and replaced the AS-350 Écureuil as the RSAF's helicopter trainer. It was operated by 123 and 124 Squadrons until its retirement in 2006.

Two olive drab military helicopters in flight above a wooded landscape.

The Fennec was more capable, easier to maintain, and more cost-effective to operate than the Écureuil.

Camouflaged helicopter in flight over tropical fields and dense forest.

The Fennec also supported the Army as an observation and light attack helicopter.

“Safety is like a religion. It teaches you all the good things and you must have certain beliefs.”

LTC Peh Teng Keng, Commander, Tengah Air Base, 1995 during a presentation on safety management at the RSAF’s first safety conference

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