A “gift” from the United States of America, M48 family of tank was offered to Thailand during the later stage of the Cold War, with the M48A5 officially used by the armed forces in the year 1979. M48, as well as M41, has witnessed several key events throughout modern Thai history, from the battlefield of northeastern Thailand to the coup in the street of Bangkok.
As of current, most of the M48s in Thai Armed Forces’ services are M48A5 and M48A5PI, “Early conversions of M48A1 hulls to the M48A5 standard. Retained the AVDS-1790-2A engine, CD-850-5A transmission and T97 track. All were further upgraded in 1976 with components from the M60A1 RISE Hull PIP Update Kit and redesignated M48A5.” (Hunnicutt, 2015.), while most of the M41A3s in Thai service will soon be replaced by VT-4 from China.
Royal Thai Army M48A5 21st Cavalry Battalion, 6th Infantry Division
Let’s not forget the most powerful tank of all time… the digital camouflage Type 83. It’s clearly a modern tank because of the digital pattern trust me, 12.0.
Around 10 A-7Es were passed down to Thailand from United States. Alongside AV-8S and TAV-8S, as well as the arrival of HTMS Chakri Naruebet, 1990s marked the peak of Royal Thai Naval Aviation, right before the Tom Yum Kung Financial crisis that didn’t only wreck Thailand’s economy, but also Thai defense structures and finances as well, robbing the chance for Royal Thai Airforce to procure F/A-18.
Based on the idea that you have proposed, I have created a research plan again with information. In a project called “NEKO THUNDER PROJECT”
The idea came from the proposal of a joint research plan between Thailand and Japan, which both countries have in common. And favorite is "Cat", thus giving rise to the idea of naming this project.
History
In World War II, the Royal Thai Air Force acquired 24 Ki-30 aircraft from Japan. They were known within the Thai Air Force as the “Type2 Attack Aircraft” (Bj.2) but more commonly referred to as the “Nagoya.” These aircraft were use in the 1st and 2nd Pibulsongkran Squadron and took part in operations during the Franco-Thai War from approximately 1940 to 1941 It was used in bombing attacks on French military bases in Cambodia. and during World War II. After World War II, they were used to combat the Malayan Communist Party in southern Thailand before being retired around 1951 (B.E. 2494).
General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 10.35 m Wingspan: 14.55 m Height: 3.65 m Wing area: 30.58 m2 Empty weight: 2,230 kg Gross weight: 3,320 kg Powerplant: 1 × Nakajima Ha5-Kai 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 708 kW (949 hp) Propellers: 3-bladed propeller
Performance Maximum speed: 423 km/h Cruise speed: 380 km/h Never exceed speed: 442 km/h Range: 1,700 km Service ceiling: 8,570 m Rate of climb: 8.33 m/s Wing loading: 108.6 kg/m2
Armament Guns: 2× 7.7 mm (one fixed wing-mounted and another manually aimed from the rear cockpit) Bombs: 4 x 400 kg bomb or 8 x 50 kg bombs in the fuselage and under the wings
Corsair V-93S
History
The V-93S was a modified model of the Vought O3U-6. The V-93S was sold to Siam, in 1934, for use as a attack aircraft in name Type 1 Attack Aircraft (Bj.1). Twelve of the V-93S aircraft were manufactured by Vought. The last four had provisions for four Vickers machine guns. All armament installations were made by the Siamese. 60 additional V93S aircraft were manufactured by the Siamese under license. These aircraft were used during the Franco-Thai War, circa 1940 to 1941, used to intercept French fighter jets and to bombard French military bases in Vientiane. and operating during World War 2 before being retired around the year 1949 (B.E. 2492)
General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 8.31 m Wingspan: 10.97 m Height: 3.18 m Wing area: 31.31 m2 Empty weight: 1,502 kg Gross weight: 2094 kg Powerplant: 1x Pratt & Whitney Hornet R-760 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 235 hp Propellers: 2-bladed propeller
Performance Maximum speed: 306 km/h Range: 1,185 km
Armament Guns: 5 x 8mm (2 fixed wing-top and 2 fixed lower wing and aimed from the rear cockpit) Bombs: 4x 50 kg bomb
History
The Royal Thai Air Force acquired 12 Curtiss Hawk-75N fighter aircraft from the United States. These aircraft were put into service in the Royal Thai Air Force in the year 1938 (2481 B.E.) They were in name as the Type 11 fighter aircraft (B.Kh.11) and played a significant role during the franco thai war. from late 1940 B.E. to early 1941 B.E. and they duty in protect capital squadron At the late World War II, he was sent to protect the Payap Army at Lampang Airport. Together with the Ki-27 aircraft until the end of the war and retired around 1949 (B.E. 2492)
General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 8.71 m Wingspan: 11.28 m Height: 2.82 m Wing area: 21.92 m2 Empty weight: 1,803 Kg Gross weight: 2,406 Kg Powerplant: 1 x Wright GR-1820-G3 875 Hp Propellers: 3-bladed propeller
Performance Maximum speed: 451 Km/h Range: 877 Km
Armament Guns: 2 x 20 mm Madsen , 2 x 8mm machine gun Bombs: 10 x 14 kg light bomb
Curtiss Hawk III
History
The Royal Thai Air Force has procured 12 Curtiss Hawk 3 fighter aircraft from the United States in 1935 and has also been produced in the country for more than 50 aircraft. They were in name as the Type 10 fighter aircraft (B.Kh.10) This Hawk 3 fighter aircraft was the main fighter aircraft of the Royal Thai Air Force during the French War between 1940 - 1941 and also created heroic deeds at Watthana Nakhon Air Base. Including at Prachuap Khiri Khan Air Base in resisting Japanese aggression during the early stages of the Greater East Asia War. and retired around 1949 (B.E. 2492)
General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 7.14 m Wingspan: 9.57 m Height: 2.680 m Wing area: 24.3 m2 Empty weight: 1,509 kg Gross weight: 2,065 kg Powerplant: Wright R-1820 F53 Cyclone 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 745 hp Propellers: 3-bladed propeller
Performance Maximum speed: 397 km/hr Range: 923 km
Armament Guns: 2 x 8 mm machine gun Bombs: 1 x 250 kg 4 x 50 kg bomb
MARTIN 139 WSM
History
In the year 1937 (2480 B.E.) Royal Thai Air Force Procurement of 6 Martin B-10 twin-engine bombers from the United States as an export version for Siam. (Thailand), in particular, is Martin 139WSM and WSM-2, therefore, the letter SM = SIAM is assigned. The first three aircraft were delivered in March 1937 and the latter three in April 1937. They have a mission in the Franco Thai War, bombing Cambodia and Laos. During World War II, Japan delivered nine Martin 166 and Martin 139WH-3 bombers of the Dutch East India Air Force to the Royal Thai Air Force It was used in the bombing of Kengtung in with the Thai Ki-21 and Ki-30 aircraft during World War II. The Royal Thai Air Force continued to use the Martin 136/166 and retired around 1949 (B.E. 2492). There is a name in Thai that Type 3 Bomber aircraft (B.T. 3)
General characteristics Crew: 3 Length: 13.64 m Wingspan: 21.49 m Height: 4.70 m Wing area: 63.0 m2 Empty weight: 4,391 kg Gross weight: 6,668 kg Powerplant: Wright R-1820-33 Cyclone (F-3) 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines, 775 hp Propellers: 3-bladed propeller
Performance Maximum speed: 343 km/h Range: 2000 km
Armament Guns: 3 x 7.62 mm machine gun turret Bombs: 2,260 lb total bomb
Curtiss Hawk II
History
After the evaluation of the new fighter 12 Curtiss Hawk II where ordered in 1933 and delivered in 1934 to the Royal Siamese Aeronautical Service. The Curtiss was designated Type 9 Fighter Aicraft (B.Kh.9) More planes where not ordered because the more powerful Hawk III was ordered instead. During Franco Thai War The Hawk II patrols and intercepts French bombers on the Cambodian border.
General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 6.88 m Wingspan: 9.60 m Height: 2.96 m Wing area: 24.3 m2 Empty weight: 1,378 kg Gross weight: 1,874 kg Powerplant: Wright R-1820-78 Cyclone 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 450 kW Propellers: 2-bladed propeller
Performance Maximum speed: 325 km/h Range: 840 km
Armament Guns: 2 x 8 mm machine gun Bomb: 1 Hardpoint for 250 kg
History
Royal Thai Air Force orders NA-68 from North American Company United States of America number 6 aircraft (Sel.No.41-19082 to 41-19087) in 1938 with patents for the production of aircraft, engines and weapons. By receiving a building permit number 1316 P-64, formerly known as NA-68, in late 1939 during World War II, while being transported onto a ship to Thailand. The US government seized all planes and equipment in Hawaii. Because at that time Thailand at war Fighting with France in Franco-Thai War.Thai government was refunded in October 1941 the cost of the aircraft and the copyright in the amount of US$ 544,726.87 for the NA-68 plus spare parts.
General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 8.23 m Wingspan: 11.35 m Height: 2.74 m Wing area: 21.2 m2 Empty weight: 2,114 kg Gross weight: 2,717 kg Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-1820-77 nine-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, 870 hp (650 kW) Propellers: 3-bladed propeller
Performance Maximum speed: 430 km/h Range: 1,010 km
Armament Guns: 2× 20 mm madsen 2 x 7.62 mm machine gun Bomb: 1 hardpoint for 750 lb (340 kg) bombs
History
The Royal Thai Air Force ordered 10 NA-69s from North America, USA (numbers 41-18890 to 18899) in 1938 with a patent for the production of aircraft, engines and weapons, with a construction permit No. 2434, while being transported onto a ship to Thailand. The US seized all aircraft and equipment in the Philippines. Because at that time Thailand was at war with France in the Franco-Thai War. Refunded by the Thai government in October 1941, aircraft and royalties amounting to $371,088.13 and $13,000 for 24 machine gun.
General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 8.84 m Wingspan: 12.8 m Height: 3.71 m Wing area: 23.57 m2 Empty weight: 1,886 kg Gross weight: 2,548 kg Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-1820 radial engine, 785 hp Propellers: 3-bladed propeller
Performance Maximum speed: 402 km/h Range: 1,290 km
Armament Guns: 2 x 7.62 mm machine gun and 1 x rear-mounted 7.62 machine gun Hardpoints: 4 hardpoint for 100 lb bombs on underwing racks
North American T-6 Texan
History
In the after World War II, the Royal Thai Air Force ordered 30 T-6 Texan aircraft and received all aircraft in 1948 and ordered 146 additional aircraft in the late 1957 US provided assistance accordingly. Military Assistance Program (MAP) to the Thai Air Force by donating 75 T-6s, resulting in 221 Texan aircraft in the Royal Thai Air Force. And there are 4 more donated to the Royal Lao Air Force. Royal Thai Air Force Used T-6 aircraft for attack and training missions. with the designation of the Air Force designation in the practice mission “Type 8 Training aircraft” (B.f. 8) and in the attack mission that “Type 8 Attack Training Aircraft” (B.Jf.8) which was used to suppress communist terrorists until being retired in 1974. General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 8.8 m Wingspan: 13 m Height: 3.56 m Wing area: 23.57 m2 Empty weight: 1,886 kg Gross weight: 2,548 kg Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Wasp radial engine, 600 hp Propellers: 2-bladed propeller
Performance Maximum speed: 335 km/h Range: 1,170 km
Armament Guns: 2 x 7.62 mm machine gun pod hardpoints Hardpoints: 6 hardpoint for 100 lb bomb or 4 hardpoint for HVAR rocket and machine gun pod
History
The Royal Thai Air Force entered service with the OV-10C, named Type 5 Attack Aircraft (B.J.5), with the first squadron of 16 aircraft entering service in 1971 and the second squadron of 16 aircraft entering service in 1974 with the use of Task for the OV-10 during the Thai–Laotian Border War in reconnaissance and attacking the enemy. and served continuously until being retired in 2004 General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 13.41 m Wingspan: 12.19 m Height: 4.62 m Wing area: 27.03 m2 Empty weight: 3,127 kg Gross weight: 4,494 kg Powerplant: 2 × Garrett T76-G-420/421 engines, 1,040 hp Propellers: 3-bladed constant-speed fully feathering propellers
Performance Maximum speed: 460 km/h Range: 367 km
Armament Guns: 4 x 7.62 machine gun Hardpoints: 5 fuselage and 2 underwing for 250 lb, 500 lb, FFAR rocket or Zuni rocket Pod, Naplam Bomb ,1 x .20 mm GPU-2 gunpod
Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver
History
6 Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver attack aircraft, which the US gave to the Royal Thai Navy in 1951, but an incident “Manhattan Rebellion” made the Helldiver aircraft that was sent to the Royal Thai Navy. transferred to the Royal Thai Air Force And put into service in 1951, with the name in Thailand as "Type 3 Attack Aircraft (B.J.3) and retired in 1955 General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 11.18 m Wingspan: 15.16 m Height: 4.01 m Wing area: 39.2 m2 Empty weight: 4,784 kg Gross weight: 7,537 kg Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-2600-20 14-cylinder radial engine air-cooled, 1,900 hp Propellers: 3-bladed propeller
Performance Maximum speed: 475 km/h Range: 1,875 km
Armament Guns: 2 x 20 mm AN/M2 cannon and 2 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun rear cockpit Hardpoints: 4 x 250 lb, 1 x Mk.13-6 torpedo ,4 x 500 lb, 1 x 1,000 lb , 8 x HVAR , 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns Pod , 1 x 2,000 lb
History
During the year 1948, the Navy supplied 10 Fairey Firefly Firefly FR.1 attack aircraft and 2 Firefly T.2 training attack aircraft, stationed in Squadron 1, Naval Aviation Division in 1951, but in that same year transferred to the Air Force from the Manhattan Rebellion By using the name of the Royal Thai Air Force that Type 4 Attack Aircraft “B.J.4” and retired in 1955 General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 11.56 m Wingspan: 12.55 m Height: 4.37 m Wing area: 31 m2 Empty weight: 4,388 kg Gross weight: 5,773 kg Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Griffon XII V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine, 1,765 hp Propellers: 3-bladed propeller
Performance Maximum speed: 591 km/h Range: 1,220 km
Armament Guns: 4 × 20 mm Hispano Mk.V cannon Hardpoints: 2 hardpoint for 250 lb, 500 lb , 1,000 lb
History
After World War II, the Royal Thai Air Force ordered a SPITFIRE F/FR MK. XIV fighter aircraft, an old British aircraft. by purchasing a total of 30 machines, assembling 24 machines, another 6 disassembling machines for spare parts And received delivery on 13 December 1950 as FR Mk.XIVe, which is a straight wing version, 12 units modified to install aerial cameras on the side and behind the cockpit and 18 F Mk XIVc models. There are both E-wing and C-wing versions, designated “Type 14 Fighter Aircraft” (B.Kh.14), stationed in the 3rd Squadron, 1st Airborne Division (13th Squadron), Don Mueang, and retired in 1955. General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 9.96 m Wingspan: 11.23 m Height: 3.05 m Wing area: 22.49 m2 Empty weight: 2,984 kg Gross weight: 3,594 kg Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Griffon XII V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine, 1,765 hp Propellers: 5-bladed Jablo-Rotol
History
Since 1951, the Royal Thai Air Force has received 204 F8F BEARCT fighter aircraft according to the US government’s military assistance program.in 1951 and retired in 1962. General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 8.61 m Wingspan: 10.92 m Height: 4.22 m Wing area: 22.7 m2 Empty weight: 3,470 kg Gross weight: 5,873 kg Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-30W Double Wasp 18-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 2,250 hp Propellers: 4-bladed constant-speed propeller
History
In 1962, the United States received the T-28 from the military assistance program, the first 40 units were received for training pilots. By using the name in Thailand as “Type 13 Trainer Aircraft” (B.F.13) and receiving these aircraft continuously until in 1968, the name was changed to “Type 13 Attack Trainer Aircraft” (B.Jf.13). to suit the mission used is air attack and was used in the suppression of communist terrorists and retired in 1984 General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 10.06 m Wingspan: 12.22 m Height: 3.86 m Wing area: 24.90 m2 Empty weight: 2,914 kg Gross weight: 3855 kg Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-1820-86 Cyclone 9-cylinder radial engine air-cooled, 1,425 hp Propellers: 3-bladed propeller
Performance Maximum speed: 552 km/h Range: 1,705 km
Armament Guns: 2 x .50 mm machine gun pod hardpoints Hardpoints: 6 Hardpoints for 100 lb bomb ,250 lb bomb or 500 lb ,FFAR rocket pod, Naplam Bomb
History
The T-33 is the Royal Thai Air Force’s first jet aircraft. Provided with military assistance between the Royal Thai Air Force and the United States Air Force since 1955, it has been designated in the Royal Thai Air Force as “Type 11 Trainer Aircraft” or “B.F.11”. Also in 1969 and In 1970, the United States gave 5 and 7 more T-33s to the Thai Air Force, respectively, by packing all these companies in the .11 squadron, which in 1972 had some T-33s designated as B.JF. 11 (Type 11 training attack aircraft) and retired in 1995. General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 11.51 m Wingspan: 11.849 m Height: 3.56 m Wing area: 21.81 m2 Empty weight: 3,794 kg Gross weight: 5,475 kg Powerplant: 1 × Allison J33-A-35 centrifugal flow turbojet engine, 5,400 lbf (24 kN) thrust for take-off with water injection
Performance Maximum speed: 970 km/h Range: 2,052 km
Armament Guns: 2 x .50 mm M3 machine gun Hardpoints: 2 Hardpoints with a capacity of 2,000 lb (907 kg) of bombs
Republic F-84G Thunderjet
History
In 1956, the United States delivered 13 F-84G Thunderjet fighter-bombers to the Royal Thai Air Force. And after passing through the acceptance process, all 13 aircraft were packaged as Type 16 fighter aircraft (B.Kh.16), the first fighter aircraft of the Royal Thai Air Force. It was decommissioned in 1963 with the advent of the F-86F. General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 11.61 m Wingspan: 11.10 m Height: 3.84 m Wing area: 24 m2 Empty weight: 5,033 kg Gross weight: 8,457 kg Powerplant: 1 × Allison J35-A-29 turbojet engine, 5,600 lbf (25 kN) thrust
Performance Maximum speed: 1,001 km/h Range: 1,080 km
Armament Guns: 6 × .50 in (12.7 mm) M3 Browning machine guns, Hardpoints: 8 Hardpoint for 32 x HVAR Rocket , 2 x 100lb , 250lb , 500lb , 1000lb
History
Royal Thai Air Force Received military assistance in 1963 with 20 F-86L aircraft, stationed in 12 Squadron, Wing 1 Don Mueang by installing AN/APG-36 radar, used around the year 1966, therefore retired this fighter aircraft. Because this type of aircraft was discontinued after it was delivered. Air Force shortly Therefore, there is a shortage of spare parts and the US government has begun to gradually deliver the new F-5 A / B fighter aircraft to the Air Force. This makes this type of aircraft finally useless. General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 11.43 m Wingspan: 11.30 m Height: 4.57 m Wing area: 29.07 m2 Empty weight: 6,132 kg Gross weight: 9,060 kg Powerplant: 1 × Allison J35-A-29 turbojet engine, 5,600 lbf (25 kN) thrust
Performance Maximum speed: 1,001 km/h Range: 1,080 km
Armament Rocket: 24 × 2.75 in (70 mm) Mighty Mouse FFAR rockets in ventral tray , AIM-9B Sidewinder
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Cessna A-37 Dragonfly
History
1972 The Royal Thai Air Force held a delivery ceremony for 15 A-37B attack aircraft from the US government. Named in Thailand as Type 6 Attack Aircraft (B.J.6) A-37B is one of the most active attack aircraft of the Royal Thai Air Force. in cracking down on communist terrorists in northern and northeastern Thailand and the Malayan Communist Party in southern Thailand. It is also used to support ground forces against enemy forces outside countries that invade along Thailand’s eastern border. The Air Force has to retire all A-37Bs due to the end of their service life since 1994. General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 8.617 m Wingspan: 10.935 m Height: 2.705 m Wing area: 17.08 m2 Empty weight: 2,817 kg Gross weight: 6,350 kg Powerplant: 2 × General Electric J85-GE-17A turbojet, 2,850 lbf (12.7 kN) thrust each
Performance Maximum speed: 816 km/h Range: 740 km
Armament Guns: 1 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) GAU-2B/A minigun in nose, SUU-11/A gun pods under wings Hardpoints: 8 Hardpoint with a capacity of inner four: 860 lb, two intermediate: 600 lb , two outer: 500 lb for , Mk 4 FFAR Pod, 250 lb Mark 81, 500 lb Mark 82 , Naplam Bomb
History
1994 The Royal Thai Air Force has approved the Cabinet to purchase L-39 fighter and training aircraft (Aero L-39ZA/ART) from the Czech Republic and Ukraine and has been upgraded to have the ability to use NATO weapons by Israel (IAI) by Air Force Has been procured in the amount of 36 machines to be used as a fighter pilot training aircraft (Fighter Lead-In Trainer). Type 1 fighter and training aircraft (B.Kf.1) In addition to being used to train fighter pilots It also serves as a close air support aircraft. Support ground forces as well. and discharged in 2021 General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 12.13 m Wingspan: 9.46 m Height: 4.77 m Wing area: 18.8 m2 Empty weight: 3,455 kg Gross weight: 4,700 kg Powerplant: 1 × Ivchenko AI-25TL turbofan engine, 16.87 kN thrust
Performance Maximum speed: 750 km/h Range: 1,100 km
Armament Guns: 23-mm twin-barrel GSh-23 cannon Hardpoints: Up to 2,425 pounds of weapons on 4 underwing hardpoints for 250 lb , 500 lb , 1000 lb and AIM-9 Sidewinder , FFAR Rocket Pod
Hawker Siddeley AV-8S Matador
History
In the year 1997 after receiving the HTMS Chakri Naruebet was completed. The Royal Thai Navy has ordered 9 AV-8S aircraft from the Spanish Navy, named in the Royal Thai Navy as fighter type 1 Kor (B.Kl 1A), contained in the 1st HTMS Chakri Naruebet Flying Squadron and used. Until retired in the 2006 General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 13.9 m Wingspan: 7.7 m Height: 3.45 m Wing area: 18.68 m2 Empty weight: 5,533 kg Gross weight: 11,429 kg Powerplant: 1 x Rolls-Royce Pegasus 103 vectored-thrust high-bypass turbofan engine, 96 kN thrust with water injection
Performance Maximum speed: 1,190 km/h Range: 3,760 km
Armament Guns: 2 x 30 mm ADEN Mk.4 cannons pods under the fuselage Hardpoints: 4× under-wing & 1× under-fuselage pylon stations with a capacity of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg), with provisions to carry combinations of AIM-9 Sidewinder 250 lb, 500 lb, 1000 lb, FFAR rocket and Zuni Rocket
History
Royal Thai Air Force deployed F-5A in 1966 with free military assistance from the United States, named Type 18 Fighter Aircraft (B.Kh.18), first deployed in Squadron 13, Wing 1, Don Mueang. during the crackdown on communist terrorists ,Eastern border protection and thai-laotian border war and used until decommissioned in 2000 General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 14.38 m Wingspan: 7.70 m Height: 4.01 m Wing area: 15.79 m² Empty weight: 3,270 kg Gross weight: 5,485 kg Powerplant: 2 × General Electric J85-GE-13 turbojets, rated at 12.1 kN, 18.1 kN with afterburning.
Performance Maximum speed: 1,444 km/h Range: 1387 km
Armament Guns: 2 x 20 mm M39A2 cannons Hardpoints: 7 hardpoints for AIM-9 Sidewinder 250 lb, 500 lb, 1000 lb, 2000lb, FFAR rocket and Zuni Rocket, Naplam bomb
History
In 1975, the Royal Thai Air Force ordered F-5E/F fighter jets from the United States with weapons systems. And was delivered in 1978 under the name Type 18B/C Fighter Aircraft (B.Kh. 18B/C), stationed under the 102nd Squadron, Wing 1, Nakhon Ratchasima during the crackdown on communist terrorists. Eastern border protection and thai-laotian border war and used continuously until partially decommissioned in 2008 and the rest upgraded to F-5TH. General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 14.6876 m Wingspan: 8.13 m Height: 4.077 m Wing area: 17.3 m2 Empty weight: 4,347 kg Gross weight: 7,142 kg Powerplant: 2 × General Electric J85-GE-21 afterburning turbojet engines, 16 kN thrust each dry, 22 kN with afterburner
Performance Maximum speed: 1,741 km/h Range: 1,406 km
Armament Guns: 2 x 20 mm M39A2 cannons Hardpoints: 7 hardpoints for AIM-9 Sidewinder 250 lb, 500 lb, 1000 lb, 2000lb, FFAR rocket and Zuni Rocket, Naplam bomb
History
The Royal Thai Air Force procured 25 Type 7 Attack Aircraft (B.J.7) Dornier Alpha Jet A from Germany for service at Squadron 231, Wing 23, Udon Thani in 2000. These Alpha Jet A attack aircraft were originally stationed. in the Luftwaffe and is still in use today. General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 13.23 m Wingspan: 9.11 m Height: 4.19 m Wing area: 17.5 m2 Empty weight: 3,515 kg Gross weight: 5,000 kg Powerplant: 2 × SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac 04-C5 turbofan engines, 13.24 kN thrust each
Performance Maximum speed: 1,000 km/h Range: 610 km
Armament Guns: 1 x 27 mm Mauser BK-27 cannon in centreline gun pack Hardpoints: 5 hardpoints for 2 x AIM-9 Sidewinders, 2 x AGM-65 Mavericks , CRV-7 Rocket and FFAR rocket and 250 lb, 500 lb, 1000 lb, 2000lb
History
In 1995, the Royal Thai Navy purchased 14 A-7 E single-seat attack aircraft, 4 TA-7C two-seat aircraft, totaling 18 machines to be stationed in 104 Squadron, Wing 1 Royal Thai Air Force. Naval Aviation named in the Royal Thai Navy as attack type 1A (B.Jt.1A) before decommissioning during 2007 General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 14.06 m Wingspan: 11.8 m Height: 4.9 m Wing area: 34.83 m2 Empty weight: 8,676 kg Gross weight: 19,050 kg Powerplant: 1 × Allison TF41-A-2 non-afterburning turbofan engine, 15,000 lbf (66.7 kN) thrust
Performance Maximum speed: 1,100 km/h Range: 1,981 km
Armament Guns: 1× M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm rotary cannon Hardpoints: 6× under-wing and 2× fuselage pylon stations for mounting AIM-9 Sidewinder and FFAR Rocket Pod ,AGM-65 Maverick , and 250 lb, 500 lb, 1000 lb, 2000lb and naplam bomb
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The chinese armored vehicle used in thailand will be considered later.
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Vickers 6 ton, Type B
History
In 1933, the Royal Thai Army ordered 10 “CardenLoyd 6 ton, Mk.E” light tanks from England. These vehicles, built by Vickers Armstrong, were officially named “Type 76 light tanks”. 12 more Vickers 6 Ton Type Bs were ordered in 1938, officially known as the “Type 81 light tanks”. All vehicles were retired in 1952. They played a role in the war by participating in the conflict between Thailand and Indochina between December 1940 and April 1941, especially at Ban Praw Battlefield.
Specifications Mass: 7.3 ton Length: 4.88 m Width: 2.41 m Height: 2.16 m Crew: 3 Performance Engine: Armstrong Siddeley petrol 80–98 hp Suspension: leaf spring bogie Maximum speed: 22 mph Armour:19 to 25 mm Armament Main armament: Type B 3-pdr 47 mm gun Secondary armament: Type B 1 Vickers machine gun
History
1957 The Royal Thai Army received 25 M8 armored vehicles from the Royal Thai Police. which plays a role in maintaining internal security While there are always political changes and the use of force against communist terrorists in the 4th Army Area and the 3rd Army Area.During 1971-1972, communist terrorists carried out violent attacks at Nan Province. The government therefore uses this armored car to protect the road construction for the Department of Highways. and when the situation resolved, he was discharged in the year 1973
Specifications Mass: 7.4 ton Length: 4.70 m Width: 2.31 m Height: 1.91 m Crew: 4 Performance Engine: Hercules JXD 6 cylinder 4-cycle inline gasoline engine 110 hp Suspension: Leaf spring Maximum speed: 89 km/h Armour: Up to 25 mm Armament Main armament: 1× 37 mm gun M6 Secondary armament: 1 × .50 M2 Browning machine gun 1 × .30 M1919 Browning machine gun
Type 76 SPAAG
History
After the revolution in 1932, the Siamese army ordered anti-aircraft guns from Vickers by installing QF-2 anti-aircraft guns on the Mk.IV Dragon carriage. And was put into service in 1933, using the official name “Type 76 Self-propelled anti Aircraft Gun”, used during the suppression of the Boworadet rebellion. It was also used during the Franco-Thai War and used in the defense of Bangkok concurrently with the “Type 78 Searchlight Truck” and was replaced in this role by the “Type 77 anti-aircraft artillery.” and used after World War II until being retired in 1957
Specifications Mass: 3.3 ton Length: 4.01 m Width: 2.06 m Height: 1.88 m Crew: 6 Performance Engine: Armstrong Siddeley petrol 80–98 hp Suspension: Leaf spring bogie Maximum speed: 48 km/h Armour: 5 to 10 mm Armament Main armament: QF 2-pounder Mark II ‘Pom-Pom’
T17E2 staghound
History
In 1949, Thailand ordered 25 Staghound armored vehicles, divided into 25 army vehicles and 23 police vehicles, using the official name “Type 92 Armored Car” with both regular models. and a modified version to use both the Japanese 20 mm Type 97 automatic cannon and the Danish Madsen 20 mm cannon. The Staghound was in use until 1959, so it was decommissioned and retired in 1972. Specifications Mass: 11 ton Length: 5.45 m Width: 2.75 m Height: 2.20 m Crew: 4 Performance Engine: Armstrong Siddeley petrol 80–98 hp Suspension: Leaf spring bogie Maximum speed: 48 km/h Armour: 5 to 10 mm Armament Main armament: 1 x Madsen 20 mm cannon (RTA Use) , 1 x 20 mm Type 97 automatic cannon and 2 × .50 M2 Browning machine gun (Police Use)
History
During the Manhattan Rebellion of 1951, the Royal Navy saw M3 Hafl-track armored vehicles armed with a 47 mm hotchkiss turret and a Type 92 7.7 mm heavy machine gun. It is expected that the Navy has conducted a trial to install 47 mm naval guns that have been removed from old torpedo boats that have been retired. After the Manhattan Rebellion period, the use of this armored car was not shown again. Specifications Mass: 8.13 ton Length: 6.17 m Width: 2.22 m Height: 2.26 m Crew: 6 Performance Engine: White 160AX 148 hp Suspension: Front: semi-elliptic longitudinal leaf spring Rear: Vertical volute spring Maximum speed: 72 km/h Armour: 6–12 mm Armament Main armament: 1 x 47 mm Hotchkiss Gun Secondary armament: 2 × Type 92 7.7 mm heavy machine gun
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M3 Half-Track with Bofors 105 mm
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during the cold war The Royal Thai Army has experimentally modified the Type 80 Light Howitzer (Bofors H/37) during World War II to be installed on a M3 halftrack armored vehicle for use as a self-propelled artillery. Specifications Mass: 9.86 ton Length: 6.17 m Width: 2.22 m Height: 2.26 m Crew: 5 Performance Engine: White 160AX 148 hp Suspension: Front: semi-elliptic longitudinal leaf spring Rear: Vertical volute spring Maximum speed: 72 km/h Armour: 6–12 mm Armament Main armament: 1 x Bofors H/37
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The Scorpion is a light tank purchased by the Royal Thai Army from England. Stationed since 1978, using the official name “Type 21 Light Tank” has played a role in the defense of the country during the Thai-Lao border war, classified as “Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance”, used by cavalry reconnaissance units. Specifications Mass: 8.074 ton Length: 5.288 m Width: 2.134 m Height: 2.102 m Crew: 3 Performance Engine: Cummins BTA 5.9-litre 190 hp Suspension: Torsion bar Maximum speed: 72.5 km/h Armour: Aluminium armour, Cast and 1318b plate Armament Main armament: 1 x ROF 76mm L23A1 gun Secondary armament: Coaxial 7.62 mm L43A1 machine gun / smoke grenades
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In 1977, the Thai Ministry of Defense considered selecting armored vehicles for the Royal Thai Army. The Royal Thai Navy, Royal Thai Air Force and the Royal Thai Police have set up a committee to consider and select a V-150 armored vehicle and proceed to purchase, in which the Army’s Version is armed with a 90 mm for use as an armored reconnaissance vehicle Specifications Mass: 9.8 ton Length: 5.69 m Width: 2.26 m Height: 2.5 m Crew: 5 Performance Engine: Chrysler 361 eight-cylinder petrol 210 hp Suspension: Independant, 4x4 Maximum speed: 100 km/h Armour: .25 inch Cadaloy alloy steel Armament Main armament: 1x Cockerill Mk3 90mm cannon Secondary armament: 1x 7.62mm MG3 machine gun
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M41A3 Walker Bulldog
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The M41 light tank has been in service with the Royal Thai Army since 1962. The United States supplied and supported 200 tanks during the Cold War. It is used to maintain peace in the country during the political turmoil in the country. and used to protect the northeastern border during the time the Vietnamese attacked the Thai border The M41A3 tank will be retired in 2022. Specifications Mass: 25.89 ton Length: 5.81 m Width: 3.19 m Height: 2.72 m Crew: 4 Performance Engine: Continental AOS-895-3 six-cylinder air-cooled petrol 500 hp Suspension: Torsion bar Maximum speed: 72.4 km/h Armour: .Welded steel/25.4 mm turret front/25 mm turret sides and rear/12.7 mm turret top/31.7 mm at 45° hull upper glacis plate/25.4 mm at 30° hull lower glacis plate/19 mm hull rear/9.25 mm hull floor Armament Main armament: 1x 76 mm M32A1 rifled cannon Secondary armament: 1 x .30 caliber M37 machine gun 1 x .50 caliber Browning M2 roof-mounted machine gun
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during the Vietnam War The Royal Thai Army has deployed the M40 recoilless rifle installed on a ¼ ton M151 armored vehicle used to defeat communist terrorists. Including attacks on the Vietnamese border in Thailand. and war on the Thai-Laos border In Thailand, these vehicles are organized in the infantry battalion. and is still in use today. Specifications Mass: 1,100 kg Length: 3,370 mm Width: 1,630 mm Height: 1,800 mm Crew: 4 Performance Engine: inline 4-cyl. 2.319 L 71 hp Suspension: Independant, 4x4 Maximum speed: 105 km/h Armament Main armament: 1x M40 recoilless rifle Secondary armament: M8C 12.7x77mm spotting rifle
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The Royal Thai Army has ordered the M163 VADS, designated in the Thai official name as “Type 20 Vulcan Self-propelled anti Aircraft Gun”, acting as the firing unit of the anti-aircraft artillery battalion. and air defense against enemy low-level aircraft. Specifications Mass: 12.49 ton Length: 4.86 m Width: 2.85 m Height: 2.9 m Crew: 4 Performance Engine: General Motors 6V53, 6-cylinder two-stroke diesel 212 hp Suspension: torsion bar, 5 road wheels Maximum speed: 64 km/h Armour: Rolled 5083/5086 H32 aluminium, 29-45 Armament Main armament: 20 mm M61 Vulcan Rotary cannon
M48A5 Patton
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The Royal Thai Army purchased 105 M48A5 Patton tanks from the United States, starting in service since 1979, stationed in the Cavalry Battalion directly under the 2nd Infantry Division and 6th Infantry Division. The M48A5 has been the main tank of the Royal Thai Army for more than 20 years until the M-60 tank was used in conjunction with it. They also used to protect the eastern border in Prachin Buri Province. Specifications Mass: 52 tons Length: 9.3 m Width: 3.65 m Height: 3.1 m Crew: 4 Performance Engine: Continental AV1790 V12, air-cooled, twin-turbo, diesel engine 750 hp (560 kW) Suspension: Torsion bar Maximum speed: 48 km/h Armour: Hull Front 120 mm / Hull Side, front 76 mm / Hull Side, rear 51 mm / Hull rear 44 mm / Hull floor 25 mm / Turret Front 110 mm / Turret Side 76 mm / Turret Rear 50 mm Armament Main armament: 105 mm M68 Secondary armament: .50 cal M2 HB machine gun 7.62mm M240 machine gun
M60A1 Patton
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In 1991, the Royal Thai Army ordered 53 M60A1 tanks in the US reserves, which are stationed in the 20th Cavalry Battalion and are in use today. Specifications Mass: 52.6 ton Length: 6.946 m Width: 3.631 m Height: 3.27 m Crew: 4 Performance Engine: Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12, air-cooled twin-turbo diesel engine 750 hp Suspension: Torsion bar Maximum speed: 48 km/h Armour: Upper glacis 109 mm at 65°/ Turret front equals 250 mm Armament Main armament: 105 mm M68 Secondary armament: .50 cal M2 HB machine gun 7.62mm M240 machine gun / smoke grenades
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During the military parade in 1996, an M113A2 vehicle equipped with a TOW rocket was discovered participating in this parade. And from further investigations, it was found that the vehicles were used in the anti-tank company of the 2nd Infantry Division. There were 6 vehicles in use. Specifications Mass: 12.3 t Length: 4.863 m Width: 2.686 m Height: 2.5 m Crew: 5 Performance Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V53T, 6-cylinder diesel engine 275 hp Suspension: Torsion bar Maximum speed: 67.6 km/h , 5.8 km/h swimming Armour: 5083 Aluminium Alloy 28–44 mm Armament Main armament: 1 x BGM-71 TOW Secondary armament: .50 cal M2 HB machine gun
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During the 2006 Thai coup d’état, the M901A3ITV appeared to control the peace in Bangkok along with other Armored Vehicle.The M901A3 ITV is expected to be delivered sometime in 1997 and is currently in service in 12th Mechanized Infantry Brigade Queen’s Guard Specifications Mass: 12 t Length: 4.86 m Width: 2.69 m Height: 2.94 m targeting head stowed, 3.41 m head extended Crew: 4 Performance Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V53T, 6-cylinder diesel engine 275 hp Suspension: Torsion bar Maximum speed: 67.6 km/h , 5.8 km/h swimming Armour: 5083 Aluminium Alloy 28–44 mm Armament Main armament: 2 x M220A2 TOW 2 / smoke grenades
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In 1985, the Royal Thai Army needed a new light tank. To be put into service in the 1st Cavalry Division, the Stingray tank was purchased. from the Cadillac Gage America and put into service 106 Stingray tanks, as well as tank cannons and spare parts. And entered service in 1989, called the official name “Type 32 Light Tank”, Specifications Mass: 22.6 ton Length: 9.3 m Width: 3 m Height: 2.7 m Crew: 4 Performance Engine: Detroit Diesel Allison 8V-92TA, liquid cooled turbo charged 2-stroke V-8 diesel engine 535 hp Suspension: Independent trailing arm torsion bar Maximum speed: 23 mm Armour: 23 mm Armament Main armament: L7 LRF 105 mm rifled tank gun Secondary armament: .50 cal M2QCB machine gun 7.62mm M240T machine gun / smoke grenades
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The Royal Thai Army ordered 125 M60A3TTS tanks through the FMS program, which received 125 tanks from the US reserve and entered service in 1996, with the mission of enhancing border defense. during the Preah Vihear temple dispute between Thailand and Cambodia Because Cambodian T-55 and BTR60 tanks were discovered close to the Thai border in 2011. Specifications Mass: 54.6 ton Length: 6.946 m Width: 3.631 m Height: 3.27 m Crew: 4 Performance Engine: Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12, air-cooled twin-turbo diesel engine 750 hp Suspension: Torsion bar suspension Maximum speed: 48 km/h Armour: Upper glacis 109 mm at 65°/ Turret front equals 250 mm Armament Main armament: M68E1 105 mm Secondary armament: 7.62×51mm NATO M240 machine gun / .50 BMG (12.7×99mm) M85/ smoke grenades
M41 Stingray
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In the magazine “Samorabhum” wrote a column on the experimental installation of the turret and combat system of the Stingray tank to be installed on the chassis of the M41A3 tank of the Royal Thai Army. In experiments, the size of the Stingray and M41A3 turret rings can be mounted together. But it may have to modify some components because the new turret is lower than the M41A3 and the ammunition load is less because the ammo rack cannot be used the same way due to the different calibers. After installation, it was found that the car had a larger size. But can be exchanged for more intense, more accurate shooting and a much better aiming system Specifications Mass : 25.89 ton Length : 5.81 m Width : 3.19 m Height : 2.72 m Crew : 4 Performance Engine : Continental AOS-895-3 six-cylinder air-cooled petrol 500 hp Suspension : Torsion bar Maximum speed : 72.4 km/h Armour : .Welded steel 25.4 mm at 30° hull lower glacis plate/19 mm hull rear/9.25 mm hull floor Armament Main armament : L7 LRF 105 mm rifled tank gun Secondary armament : .50 cal M2QCB machine gun 7.62mm M240T machine gun / smoke grenades
BTR-3RK
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In the year 2007, the Royal Thai Army signed an order for BTR 3E1 armored vehicles from Ukraine. The Royal Thai Army has a total of 238 BTR-3s, divided into the first batch of procurement in 2016. 2007, 96 cars, 2nd lot in 2011, 121 cars and 3rd lot in 2013, another 21 cars, consisting of transport version Anti-tank missile launcher version Commander version, Medical version and Mortar mounted 81 and 120 mm version, with a total of 12 BTR-3RK models. Specifications Mass : 16.5 ton Length : 7.850m Width : 2.900m Height : 2.774m Crew : 3 Performance Engine : MTU 6R106TD21 Diesel Engine 326hp Suspension : Independant, 8x8 Maximum speed : 85 km/h Armour : Welded steel Main armament : 4 x Stugna-P (Skif) Secondary armament : 1 x Kharkiv Morozov DB KT-12.7 (NSVT) / smoke grenades
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In 2016, the Royal Thai Navy together with Defense Technology Institute (Thai) conducted research and design of 8x8 wheeled armored vehicles for the mission of the Marine Corps Command. Which this wheeled armored vehicle has been carried out since research and design, assembly, trial testing by DTI and user agencies in 2018-2021, where DTI AAPC vehicles have been certified by the faculty. The committee sets standards for armaments in 2021, with the AAPC 8x8 being used in the 2nd wave amphibious landings. Specifications Mass : 16.5 ton Length : 7.37 m Width : 2.86 m Height : 2.35 m Crew : 3 Performance Engine : Caterpillar C9 450 hp Suspension : 8x8 Hydropneumatic Double wishbone suspension Maximum speed : 80.33 km/h Armour : NATO Level 2b (STANAG 4569) Main armament : 1 x Mk44 Bushmaster II 30x173mm Secondary armament : 1 x 7.62mm coaxial machine gun / smoke grenades
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In 2015, the Royal Thai Army commissioned Elbit Systems, Israel. Implemented a comprehensive upgrade of the M60A3 to give the M60A3 the ability to operate day and night. By changing the two main systems of the M60 A3 tank, the Thermal Imaging Fire Control System (TIFCS) has an Auto Tracking mode that can automatically capture and track targets. It stays locked on to the target no matter which direction the target is moving, and the Electric Gun/Turret Driving System (EGTDS) on the turret roof is equipped with a HMA (Head Mirror Assembly) system. There is also an Index Loader system for reloading ammunition. Makes the loader reload easier, more convenient and faster than before. As for the M68 105 mm cannon, a new temperature-controlled casing was also replaced. received in 2016 Specifications Mass : 54.6 ton Length : 6.946 m Width : 3.631 m Height : 3.27 m Crew : 4 Performance Engine : Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12, air-cooled twin-turbo diesel engine 750 hp Suspension : Torsion bar suspension Maximum speed : 48 km/h Armour : Upper glacis 109 mm at 65°/ Turret front equals 250 mm Armament Main armament : M68E1 105 mm Secondary armament : 7.62×51mm NATO M240 machine gun / .50 BMG (12.7×99mm) M85 / smoke grenades
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In the year 2007, the Royal Thai Army signed an order for BTR 3E1 armored vehicles from Ukraine. The Royal Thai Army has a total of 238 BTR-3s, divided into the first batch of procurement in 2016. 2007, 96 cars, 2nd lot in 2011, 121 cars and 3rd lot in 2013, another 21 cars, consisting of transport version Anti-tank missile launcher version Commander version, Medical version and Mortar mounted 81 and 120 mm version, with a total of 200 BTR-3RK models. Specifications Mass : 16.5 ton Length : 7.850m Width : 2.900m Height : 2.774m Crew : 3 Performance Engine : MTU 6R106TD21 Diesel Engine 326hp Suspension : Independant, 8x8 Maximum speed : 85 km/h Armour : Welded steel Armament Main armament : 1 x ZTM-1 30mm autocannon, and a launcher for a pair of Kyiv DB Barrier anti-tank missiles. Secondary armament : 1 x coaxial 7.62 machine gun, / smoke grenades
T-84 Oplot-T
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In 2011, the Royal Thai Army ordered 49 T-84 Oplot-T tanks from Ukraine with modified components such as radio communication equipment. and air conditioning system to suit the climate of Thailand that is different from Ukraine The delivery of the first 5 tanks began in 2013 until 2018, because the battle in Ukraine in 2014 caused the tank production and delivery to Thailand to be delayed. Specifications Mass : 51 ton Length : 7.075 m Width : 3.400 m Height : 3.400 m Crew : 3 Performance Engine : KMDB 6TD-2E opposed piston 6-cylinder 12 pistons diesel 1,200 hp Suspension : Torsion bar Maximum speed : 70 km/h Armour : modular composite, ERA, APS Armament Main armament :1 x 125 mm smoothbore KBA-3 cannon Secondary armament : 1 × 12.7 mm KT-12.7 1 × 7.62 mm KT-7.62 / smoke grenades
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At the Defense & Security 2019 event, Phanat Assembly Company Limited has brought the R600 8×8 wheeled armored vehicle to launch at the event. It has been designed to be used for many different missions. And has been designed to install an anti-aircraft system and a 105 mm and 120 mm tank artillery turret.
Specifications Mass : 25 ton Length : 8.4 m Width : 3.2 m Height : 2.75 m Crew : 3 - 5 Performance Engine : Cummins 600 hp Suspension : Independent Maximum speed : 110 km/h Armour : Stanag 4569 Lv.2 (Up to Lv.3 Option) Armament 105 mm Turret Type: Cockerill XC-8 105HP Turret with 105 L/51mm rifled x1 coaxial 7.62mm MG 120 mm turret type: HITFACT 120 mm turret 120/45 Smoot Bore HP with Muzzle break x1 coaxial 7.62mm MG Anti-aircraft Turret Type: Atilgan Turret equipped with 1x 12.7 mm and 8 x FIM-92 Stinger
Panus AFV420
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At the Defense & Security 2019 event, Phanas Assembly Company Limited, in addition to bringing the R600 8×8 wheeled armored vehicle, was launched at the event. There was also a 4x4 AFV420 armored vehicle that was showcased at the event. It was modified from an earlier vehicle (HMV-420 and from the experimental HMV-150 a modified V-150) on the recommendation of the thai armed force.
Specifications Mass : 25 ton Length : 6.7 m Width : 2.6 m Height : 2.75 m Crew : 3 - 5 Performance Engine : Cummins 420 Suspension : Independent Double Wishbones with Coil Spring Maximum speed : 110 km/h Armour : Ballistic Level 2-3 Add-on Armor/Blast Level1-3b Add-on Armor Armament 30 mm Turret Type: ASELSAN NEFER 30mm with 30mm Mk44 30x173mm ,7.62mm FN MAG58 / M240 Machine Gun Anti-aircraft Turret Type: Atilgan Turret equipped with 1x 12.7 mm and 8 x FIM-92 Stinger Anti-Tank Type: Serdar anti-tank missile launching system with 2 x Skif Anit Tank Missile and 1 x 12.7 mm , 1 x 7.62 mm machine gun
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Coastal Motor Boats “Hanhaksattru” is a motor torpedo boat that the Royal Thai Navy ordered 7 boats from the British and 5 additional boats by the Royal Thai Navy, in service from 1923 to 1960. Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, Prince of Chumphon, contacted Thornycroft Co., , Southampton, England, to order this motor torpedo boat for service in the Royal Thai Navy. After the end of World War I. During the Franco-Thai War, the Royal Thai Navy In addition to using coastal motorboats to escort convoys of transport ships to protect seaside provinces. and patrolling the east coast
General characteristics Type:: Coastal Motor Boats Displacement:: 11 tons Length:: 18 m Beam:: 3.4 m Draught:: 0.91 m Propulsion: 750–900 hp (560–670 kW) total power depending on engines 2 shafts Speed: 40 knot Crew: 5 Armament Gun: 1 x Lewis 8mm Torpedo: 2 x Type 45D Torpedo (45cm Torpedo , 141 kg TNT , 29 knots for 7,000yd and 35 knots for 5,000yd)
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HTMS Klong Yai
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In 1935, the Thai Ministry of Defense enacted the Naval Power Improvement Act, B.E. 2478 to improve the country’s naval power. by procuring a large number of warships and military equipment to be used in government One of them is the HTMS Khlong Yai-class small torpedo boat. Which was imported as a number of 3 ships, which later became the model for the Royal Navy to build the HTMS Sattahip (the 1st ship) later on
General characteristics Type:: Torpedo Boat Displacement:: 142 ton Length:: 41.80 m Beam:: 4.60 m Draught:: 1.45 m Propulsion: 2 steam turbines (Brown Curtis Turbines), 1,125 Hp Speed: 18 knot Crew: 50 Armament Gun: 1 x Bofors 40 mm L/60 gun , Madsen 20 mm cannon Torpedo: 2 x Type 45F Torpedo (45cm Torpedo , 200 kg TNT , 32 knots for 9,144yd and 36 knots for 6,401yd) (2 × 2)
HTMS Nongsarhai
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In 1935, the Ministry of Defense enacted the Naval Power Improvement Act, B.E. 2478 to improve the country’s naval power. by procuring a large number of warships and equipment for official use one of them is HTMS Bangrachan Class Minelayer and HTMS Nongsarai. HTMS Nongsarai appeared in the Koh Chang Naval Battle. By combining forces at Koh Chang with HTMS Thon Buri, HTMS Thiew Uthok, HTMS Songkhla, HTMS Chonburi and HTMS Rayong, but did not join the battle.
General characteristics Type:: Minelayer Displacement:: 395 ton Length:: 49.12 m Beam:: 7.91 m Draught:: 2.6 m Propulsion: Diesel Engine Speed: 13 knot Crew: 71 Armament Gun: 1 x QF Mk I HA 76/40 , 1 x Bofors 40/60 , 2 x Madsen 20 mm cannon , Mine: 2 x rail with 142 Mine
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In 1960, while His Majesty King Rama IX had the idea that “The Royal Thai Navy should be able to build a shore-preserving speedboat like this. In order to achieve expertise and know how to use different techniques This will be more economical than sourcing from abroad.” thus making the Navy The Naval Dockyard Department responded to the royal initiative by building a boat in the Tor 91 boat series until it was completed. His Majesty the King gave advice, help, and solved various problems. arising from the shipbuilding process Until the shipbuilding was successfully completed in the year 1968 and proceeded to add 9 more ships until all of them were retired in 2019 General characteristics Type:: Patrol Boat Displacement:: 395 ton Length:: 31.18 m Beam:: 5.36 m Draught:: 1.70 m Propulsion: 2 x MTU 12V 538 TB80-82 Diesel Engine Speed: 22 knot Crew: 28 Armament Gun: * 1 x Bofors M3 40 mm. 1 x Oerlikon GAM-CO1 20 mm. 2 x U.S. Ordnance M2HB .50 cal
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chief of staff of the navy Two torpedo boats were proposed: HTMS Trat and HTMS Phuket from Cantieri Riuniti dell’ Adriatico in Monfalcone Italy. Armed with enough artillery and anti-aircraft guns for self-defense. He participated in maritime patrols throughout World War II until his retired in 1975. General characteristics Type:: Torpedo Boat Displacement:: 470 ton Length:: 68.5 m Beam:: 6.55 m Draught:: 2.80 m Propulsion: 2 Parson steam turbines (light steam) 2 units, power 8,800 hp, twin propellers Speed: 32 knot Crew: 112 Armament Gun: * 3 x 76/40 Vickers Armstrong ,1 x Madsen 20 mm Twin cannon. , 4 x Lewis Machine Gun 8 mm Torpedo: 6 x Type 45E Torpedo (45cm Torpedo , 152 kg Powder , 40 knots for 4,000yd, 33 knots for 6,000yd, 30 knots for 8,000yd) (2 × 2) and (1 × 1) and Naval mine rail
HTMS Chumporn
History
When the Naval Maintenance Act, B.E. 2478 (1935) was passed by the National Assembly, The Royal Thai Navy wants to build 4 more Trat-class torpedo boats in the Phase 2 project. There has been a separate tender for the boats and arms prices. By choosing to use Swedish naval guns and torpedoes from Denmark instead of the original. and entered service in 1938. Ships of this class played a role in engagements with the French fleet at Koh Chang. and shot down Allied bombers during World War II. and has been used continuously until being retired in 1975 until 1978 General characteristics Type:: Torpedo Boat Displacement:: 460 ton Length:: 68.5 m Beam:: 6.55 m Draught:: 2.80 m Propulsion: 2 Parson steam turbines (light steam) 2 units, power 8,800 hp, twin propellers Speed: 30 knot Crew: 112 Armament Gun: 2 x Bofors 75/51mm ,1 x Madsen 20 mm Twin cannon. , 1 x bofors 40/60 mm , 4 x Lewis Machine Gun 8 mm Torpedo: 4 x Type 45F Torpedo (2 × 2) (45cm Torpedo , 200 kg TNT , 32 knots for 9,144yd and 36 knots for 6,401yd)
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HTMS Maeklong
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The Royal Thai Navy has agreed Ordered the construction of 2 student training ships or sloop ships from Japan according to the Maritime Improvement Act, 1935, named HTMS Mae Klong and HTMS Tha Chin. During World War 2, he served as a patrol around the Gulf of Thailand during World War 2 and during peacetime served as a training ship for military students and officers in the sea until retired in 1996. General characteristics Type: Corvette or Sloop Displacement: 1400 ton Length: 82 m Beam: 10.36 m Draught: 3.7 m Propulsion: 2 × reciprocating steam engines, 2,500 hp Speed: 17 knots Crew: 173 Armament Gun: * 4 × 120 mm (4.7 in) guns , 1 × 20 mm Madsen twin guns Torpedo: 4 × 18 inch torpedo tubes (2 × 2) Plane: 1 × Floatplane Watanabe WS-103S
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In 1959, the United States signed a contract Lent to Thailand the USS HEMMINGER in the Cannon class for 5 years under the military assistance program on July 22, 1959 at Naval Shuoyard, New York, USA and returned to Thailand on December 18, 1959. When the contract is over There is another contract. Until the year 2518 the government of the United States. has transferred the Royal Ship Pinklao to the Royal Thai Navy The Royal Thai Navy has asked His Majesty to bestow the name of this ship “HTMS Pinklao” and has been used for training naval students and gun salute until now. General characteristics Type: Destroyer Escort Displacement: 1,662 ton Length: 91.8 m Beam: 11.22 m Draught: 4.5 m Propulsion: 4 GM Mod. 16-278A diesel engines with electric drive 6,000 hp Speed: 17 knot Crew: 216 Armament Gun: 3 × 3 in (76 mm)/50 guns , 2 × 40 mm Bofors AA guns , 8 × 20 mm Oerlikon AA guns Torpedo and weapons: 3 × Torpedo tubes for 21-inch Mark 15 torpedo (1×3) , 8 × depth charge projectors , 1 × Hedgehog anti-submarine mortar , 2 x depth charge tracks
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The 80th Anniversary Patrol Boat Project, Royal Thai Navy is a project of the Royal Thai Navy. which is an extension of the project to build a nearshore patrol boat, the T.91 - T.99 boat series, which was a project initiated by King Rama IX to have complete qualifications and be larger in order to replace the retired T.11 (class PGM-71), with a total of 8 ships being built, which will be gradually delivered from 2007 - 2021. General characteristics Type: Patrol Boat Displacement: 186 ton Length: 38.7 m Beam: 6.49 m Draught: 3.8 m Propulsion: 2 x MTU 16V 4000 R41 R, 2 x diesel generators 140 kW Speed: 27 knots Crew: 29 Armament Gun: 2 × MSI-DSL 30mm DS-30M with Thales MIRADOR control , 2 x U.S. Ordnance M2HB .50 cal
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The Royal Thai Navy has provided a new gun patrol boat. To replace medium-range patrol boats according to the Royal Thai Navy Strategy 2008-2017, which have gradually been retired and determined that the new ship could be used in conjunction with the air ship by purchasing a ship plan from Marson Co., Ltd. and assigning The Naval Dockyard Department is the unit responsible for ship building. Until its completion in 2016, it has a role in patrolling and enforcing maritime law in the country. General characteristics Type: Patrol Gun Boat Displacement: 520 ton Length: 58 m Beam: 9.30 m Draught: 2.50 m Propulsion: 3 x CAT 3516 C Diesel Engines Speed: 24 knot Crew: 54 Armament Gun: 1 x OTO Melara 76 mm , 1 x 30 mm. , 2 x U.S. Ordnance M2HB .50 cal
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HTMS Rattanakosin
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HTMS Rattanakosin It is a gunboat ordered by the Royal Thai Navy from England in the amount of 2 ships, consisting of HTMS Rattanakosin and HTMS Sukhothai, with a new design from the original. Then delivered to the Royal Thai Navy in 1925. Participated in the Siamese revolution of 1932 by ships of that class (Sukhothai) preparing to fire at Klai Kangwon Palace. until King Chulalongkorn agreed to return to Bangkok The tension then eased. and continued to be used until World War II and was retired in 1967 General characteristics Type: Coastal defence ships Displacement: 1000 ton Length: 53.04 m Beam: 11.30 m Draught: 3.28 m Propulsion: 2 shafts; Vertical Triple Expansion engines Speed: 12 knot Crew: 103 Armament Gun: 2 × single 152 mm Armstrong Pattern TT 6 inch/50 naval gun , 4 × single 76 mm Armstrong Pattern N 3 inch/40 naval gun) AA guns
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The Royal Thai Navy has agreed to purchase 2 coastal defense ships from Japan according to the Maritime Improvement Act, 1935, named HTMS Thonburi and HTMS Sri Ayutthaya. During World War II, there was an honorable history in the Koh Chang Naval Battle. by having to fight against the French fleet together with torpedo boats Until the ship was damaged beyond repair, it was retired as a warship and used as a floating fleet of the Gulf Fleet until it was retired in 1959. General characteristics Type: Coastal defence ships Displacement: 2265 ton Length: 77.01 m Beam: 14.43 m Draught: 4.19 m Propulsion: 2 MAN diesel engines 5,200 hp Speed: 15.5 knots Crew: 234 Armament Gun: > 4 x 8 in (203 mm) guns, 4 × 3 in (76 mm) anti-aircraft guns, 4 × 40 mm AA Vickers
as a result of the acquisition of warships which Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, Prince of Chumphon , Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Navy made an offering Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, Prince of Nakhon Sawan Commander of the Navy in the year 1905, but there was a problem with the budget. It is not possible to order all the ships that want. At first procurement was only one torpedo destroyer “Sua Tayanchon” and 4 fast torpedo boats, and after 5 years, a torpedo destroyer was ordered. “Sua Khamronsin” adds one more ship, both of which are the patrol and capturing captive ships. When Thailand declared war on Austria-Hungary and Germany during World War I and both ships were retired in 1937 to receive new warships to serve instead.
General characteristics (HTMS Sua Thayachon) Type : Torpedo destroyer Displacement : 385 ton Length : 71.32 m Beam : 6.55 m Draught : 1.82 m Propulsion : 2 x four-cylinder machines, 6,250 hp , 3 tube radiators, twin propellers Speed : 28 knots Crew : 67 Armament Gun : 1 x 76/40 3rd Year Type naval gun , 5 x 57 mm/40 Hotchkiss Gun Torpedo : 4 x Type 45B Torpedo (2 × 2) (45cm Torpedo , 90 kg Powder , 23 knots for 3000m)
General characteristics (HTMS Sua Kamronsin) Type : Torpedo destroyer Displacement : 375 ton Length : 75.66 m Beam : 7.15 m Draught : 2 m Propulsion : 2 x steam turbines (Curtis) 6000 hp Speed : 29 knots Crew : 73 Armament Gun : 1 x 76/40 3rd Year Type naval gun , 5 x 57 mm/40 Hotchkiss Gun Torpedo : 4 x Type 45B Torpedo (2 × 2) (45cm Torpedo , 90 kg Powder , 23 knots for 3000m)
HTMS Phra Ruang is a warship obtained from solicitation from government officials and people. including royal grants from King Rama VI and Her Majesty Queen Saovabha Phongsri The Queen Mother until being able to purchase a destroyer By entrusting Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, Prince of Chumphon to act as the purchaser of the ship. and recruited HMS Radiant and agreed to buy and enter service in 1920 and bring the ship back by himself Served until 1959, it was retired. a total of 39 years
General characteristics Type : Destroyer Displacement : 1,046 ton Length : 83.57 m Beam : 8.34 m Draught : 4 m Propulsion : 2 × geared Brown Curtis steam turbines, with 3 boilers 27,000 hp Speed : 36 knots Crew : 82 Armament Gun : 3 × QF 4-inch (101.6 mm) Mark IV guns, mounting P Mk. IX , 1 × 76.2 mm (3.00 in) gun , 1 × 2-pounder (40-mm) “pom-pom” Mk. II anti-aircraft gun Torpedo : 4 x Type 53A Torpedo (2 × 2) (53cm Torpedo , 136 kg TNT , 45 knots for 4,000 m and 29 knots for 9,100 m)
In 1935, the Ministry of Defense enacted the Naval Power Improvement Act of 1935 to improve Thailand’s naval power. It procured a large number of warships and equipment for official use, one of which was the HTMS Taksin and HTMS Naraesuan light cruiser, which was ordered from Italy, but both remained in service in Italy during World War 2 due to the crisis during World War II. II used the name Vesuvius and etna before it was destroyed in 1943 and after World War II, Italy compensated Thailand.
General characteristics Type : Light Cruiser Displacement : 1,046 ton Length : 153.80 m Beam : 14.47 m Draught : 5.95 m Propulsion : 2 shaft geared turbines 3 boilers 40,000 hp Speed : 28 knots Crew : 580 Armament Gun : 6 × Bofors 152/53 (3 x 2) gun , 6 × Bofors 75/51mm gun , 8 x Breda Model 1931 machine gun (3 x 2 and 1 x 1) Torpedo : 6 x Type 45F Torpedo (3 × 2) (45cm Torpedo , 200 kg TNT , 32 knots for 9,144yd and 36 knots for 6,401yd) Plane: 1 × Floatplane CANT Z.501 Gabbiano (Not sure, maybe a Japanese seaplane if it’s in service)
Is there a possibility that the Royal Thai Navy might not use the Breda antiaircraft guns, but rather the more widely used Madsen 20mm antiaircraft guns in the Royal Thai Navy at the time? If this ship is in service
1968 The Royal Thai Army and Royal Thai Air Force received UH-1H Huey helicopters from the United States under the Military Assistance Program. (Later, the Thai Navy received this helicopter. The Thai police received Bell 204/205 in 1963 and 1969 respectively), which were used to suppress communist terrorists in Thailand in every battlefield. using both the attack version and the transport version It is also used in search and rescue missions both during combat and during natural disasters in Thailand. All of them will be retired in 2021.
General characteristics Crew: 2-4 Length: 17.618 m Width: 2.908 m Height: 4.407 m Empty weight: 2,363 kg Gross weight: 4,100 kg Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming T53-L-13 turboshaft, 1,400 hp) Main rotor diameter: 14.63 m Main rotor area: 168.114 m2
Performance Maximum speed: 204 km/h Cruise speed: 204 km/h Range: 511 km Service ceiling: 3,800 m Rate of climb: 8.1 m/s
Armament Guns: 2 x swivel-mounted M60D , M134 Rocket: 14 x Mk 40 FFAR Rocket
Bell UH-1H Huey with Mk81
In 1977, during the war with communist terrorists. The Royal Thai Air Force came up with the idea to increase the attack potential of the Uh-1H, so there were several trials. Including the installation of 20 lb bombs, the installation of the M3 machine gun to replace the M60D machine gun and the experimental installation of 4 Mk 81 250 lb bombs used in the battle in the north. Low bombing accuracy, as well as slow and noisy helicopters. therefore being easily attack by communist terrorists.
General characteristics Crew: 2-4 Length: 17.618 m Width: 2.908 m Height: 4.407 m Empty weight: 2,363 kg Gross weight: 4,100 kg Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming T53-L-13 turboshaft, 1,400 hp) Main rotor diameter: 14.63 m Main rotor area: 168.114 m2
Performance Maximum speed: 204 km/h Cruise speed: 204 km/h Range: 511 km Service ceiling: 3,800 m Rate of climb: 8.1 m/s
Armament Guns: 2 x swivel-mounted M60D Rocket: 4 x Mk.81 bomb
In 1973 - 1978, the Army, Navy, Air Force and Police Department ordered a large number of Bell 212 helicopters. It is used in tactical transport. search and rescue aviation use in attacks and being a royal aircraft with all of them being used until now, it has been modified to be armed for use in attack as well.
General characteristics Crew: 2-4 Length: 17.58 m Width: 2.908 m Height: 4.39 m Empty weight: 2,962 kg Gross weight: 4,763 kg Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3 or -3B coupled turboshaft engine, 1,800 hp Main rotor diameter: 14.63 m Main rotor area: 168.0 m2
Performance Maximum speed: 209 km/h Cruise speed: 201 km/h Range: 439 km Service ceiling: 5,300 m Rate of climb: 8.86 m/s
Armament Guns: 2 x swivel-mounted M60D Rocket: 38 x Hydra Rocket pod
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the U.S. Department of Defense has informed Congress that the U.S. government has approved the sale of eight AH-6i light attack and reconnaissance helicopters, along with weapons, parts and other support, to the Royal Thai Army. Approximately $400 million (12 billion baht) will be awarded to the Royal Thai Army through the Foreign Military Sales program in 2019 and to be handed over to the Royal Thai Army in 2024.
General characteristics Crew: 1–2 Length: 9.94 m Width: 1.402 m Height: 2.48 m Empty weight: 722 kg Gross weight: 1,610 kg Powerplant: 1 × One Allison 250-C30 turboshaft, 425 hp Main rotor diameter: 8.352 m Main rotor area: 54.61 m2
Performance Maximum speed: 282 km/h Cruise speed: 250 km/h Range: 430 km Service ceiling: 5,700 m Rate of climb: 10.5 m/s
Armament Guns: 2× 12.7 mm (.50 cal) GAU-19; or 2× 7.62 mm (.30 cal) M134 Minigun Rocket: 2× LAU-68D/A seven-tube rocket pods firing 2.75 in (70 mm) Hydra 70 rocket projectiles , Anti-tank guided missile: 2× AGM-114 Hellfire
The Royal Thai Army has been approved to purchase Eurocopter AS550 C3 Fennec light/multipurpose attack helicopter in 2011 and received in 2013, The AS550 C3 Fennec helicopter is a reconnaissance helicopter that can be armed. This will increase the capability of the Royal Thai Army in patrolling for news. and joint attacks with existing AH-1F helicopters.
General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 10.93 m Width: 243.4 m Height: 3.34 m Empty weight: 1,220 kg Gross weight: 2,250 kg Powerplant: 1 × Turbomeca Arriel 2B turboshaft, 847 hp Main rotor diameter: 10.69 m Main rotor area: 89.75 m2
Performance Maximum speed: 246 km/h Cruise speed: 245 km/h Range: 430 km Service ceiling: 5,700 m Rate of climb: 10.5 m/s
Armament Guns: 20 mm Giat M621 cannon , Fabrique Nationale de Herstal twin 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun pods Rocket: 7 x 70mm (2.75") Forges de Zeebrugge rocket launcher FZ220 or 12 x 68 mm Thales Brandt rockets , BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missiles
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** Bell AH-1F Cobra**
The Royal Thai Army is currently in service with a total of 7 AH-1F helicopters, the first 4 of which were in service in 2016. B.E. 2534 (1991), with 1 machine lost in an accident in the year 2000 (2000) and procuring 4 more machines that were stationed in the United States Army (US Army) in the year 2012 (2012) HJ 1 AH-1F by providing a form of selling military equipment. Excess Defense Article (EDA) of the United States.
General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 13.6m Width: 0.99m Height: 4.09m Empty weight: 2,999kg Gross weight: 4,545kg Powerplant: 1 × gasturbine Turboshaft lycoming T-53l-703 1,800shp Main rotor diameter: 13.4 m Main rotor area: 141 m2
Performance Maximum speed: 276 km/h Cruise speed: 277 km/h Range: 537 km Service ceiling: 3,500 m Rate of climb: 6.2 m/s
Armament Guns: 20 mm M197 GATLING Rocket: 38 x Hydra 70 Rocket in M261rocket pod , 8 x BGM-71 TOW
Bro, you don’t need me to consider or approve anything! This is a discussion topic, everything is an idea and suggestion!
Also, your works and suggested Tech trees are quite beautiful and well made. In my opinion, if they were to be implemented soon, I would begin grinding up my Japanese tech tree just to play them. (I also love the detail and history of each vehicle you presented, they are quite educational, and I’ve learnt quite a lot from them)
(Bonus, here’s a video of Royal Thai Army Type-95 Ha-Go Tank)
