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Proposal for a ground launched AAM-4B on a Mega Cruiser
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There havent really been discussions on potential avatars when Thailand finally comes as its full subtree but here are some that I think might be cool to be added [Ive added some supplementary pictures to provide more context on some]:
Thai Forward Air Guides in the 2nd Indochina War [Call Sign “Spotlight”]:
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Thai Female Paratroopers ‘นภา ยอดยิ่ง’ (‘Napha Yodying’):
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Thai Volunteer Force:
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Major Suropol Premsmith
Royal Thai Army Combat Camera Col. Somsan Singhaseni
Thailand in WW2:
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Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram (I know Gaijin doesnt like adding national leaders as its avatars but this was photographed way too cool lol)
Too epic to not mention (Not necessarily Thai):
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Col. Robin Olds, Commander, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, United States Air Force
Capt. Nguyễn Văn Cốc, 921st Fighter Regiment, Vietnam People’s Air Force
Vice President & Chief of Vietnam Air Force Nguyen Cao Ky
Hmong Pilot Maj. Vang Kha
Major-General Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi, King’s Consort (Could be problematic to be added though considering strict Thai Lèse-majesté)
“Miss Siam”, Tango Squadron Wing 41
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Can the AH-6i even mount the Spike ATGM? Thailand is getting it brand new from Boeing right so it might just only be able to mount the TOW?
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I don’t know if they intend to intend to integrate spike or is it possible to integrate at all but the current weapons included in the package are AGM-114R and APKWS tho I think It’d be an interesting option for the army to have F&F missile available too.
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I just found out that Thailand operated the Fokker F-27 Maritime Enforcer, however another source lists it as a Fokker F-27 Dolphin as its name instead. Not sure which is its true designation in Thai service.
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Royal Thai Navy Fokker F-27 Maritime Enforcer with its 6 hard points
Royal Thai Navy Fokker F-27 Maritime Enforcer with an ATM-84 Harpoon Missile
Royal Thai Navy Fokker F-27 Maritime Enforcer being fitted with torpedoes for practice launch
Fokker F-27 Maritime Enforcer Promotional Material:
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Nevertheless it seems like a good counterpart if JSDF Maritime Patrol Aircraft are going to be added such as the Kawasaki P-2J.
From what I can gather though, it seems like its only the Thais that actually employed the armed maritime patrol version, all of the others seem to only have employed the unarmed version. All photos and videos (even the Fokker promotional video) showcasing the F-27 in its armed variant comes from Thailand. Still others do retain the hardpoints so not sure about that.
EDIT: Now looking for it, it might even be that its just Thailand that even had the hardpoints, no concrete source though.
EDIT: Yep Im pretty sure its only Thailand that had this variant actually. What all of the others had was the F-27 Maritime which is just a basic patrol aircraft. What the Thais had is the F-27 Maritime ENFORCER which was an iteration of the Maritime but fitted with weapons pylons and its only Thailand that operated the type.
Moreover, there was an improved version of the Maritime Enforcer in service with Singapore named the Fokker F-50 Maritime Enforcer Mk.2. Its basically an F-27 but with more electronics equipment and bulges.
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It’s seem like all T-84 from Thailand use the same Catherine Sight from Thales so maybe the same FCS/Sight for Gunner’s config on T-72B3.
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Its the same thermals for the T-90M currently used by the Russians right? I mean theyre a copy of it
Technically the same for the very first batch T-90M
AMRAAM Under Thai Service
To commemorate the arrival of FOX 3 in War Thunder, I would like to talk a little bit about FOX 3 missiles under the Royal Air Force service. According to a data from thaiarmedforce.com, as of 2019, the Royal Thai Airforce utilized 2 main types of AMRAAM which are AIM-120C-5 and AIM-120C-7
Royal Thai Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-16A ADF 102nd Squadron, Wing 1 Korat with AIM-120C-5 AMRAAM (Image from aagth1.blogspot.com)
Royal Thai Air Force’s Saab Gripen D 701st Squadron, Wing 7 Surat Thani with AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM (Image from aagth1.blogspot.com)
Besides the AIM series, Thailand also utilizes Rafael DERBY and Python-5, both of which can be launched from the newly upgraded F-5TH platform.
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Is Lizard 3 some kind of AGM?
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From my understanding, Lizard 3 is the Laser-guided ammunition/bomb developed by Elbit system. For more information, I would recommend you to the Elbit system website for the Lizard family Lizard | Elbit Systems.
Image of the Royal Thai Airforce F-16AM/BM equipped with AIM-120C AMRAAM and Diehl IRIS-T air to air missiles, Elbit LIZARD 3 laser guided bombs and Sniper ATP targeting pod from aagth1.blogspot.com
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Bro where are you now? You came as quickly as you left, how the hell did you find these vehicles
Has there ever been confirmed reports of the Thai VT-4s actually getting the APS addon upgrade?
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Man, I wish VT-4 was likely…
But probably not gonna come to a Thai subtree, due to backlash from a certain greedy red dragon’s underlings…
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it mostly from old thai magazine from the 80s called battlefield weekly, all warfare that i collect…
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New skin for F-5E FCU is up! This time, it’s from 211 SQD 21st Wing!
If you are a fan of F-5 in general or Thai aviation, don’t forget to get it via the Seek & Destroy Trophy! Or you can purchase it from Gaijin market!
Photo of the “21119” from T A P G Fanpage
Emblem of 21st Wing
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Royal Thai Airforce has arrived at PITCH BLACK 2024
Beside PITCH BLACK, Royal Thai Airforce also participates in many Joint Exercises. In the year 2024 alone, Thai Airforce plans to participate in up to 10 events!
Cool infographics from Royal Thai Airforce Facebook page! Don’t forget to Like (And Subscribe, lol) the page if you are a fan of Thai warplanes and Thai Air Force!
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Did you know? Thai F-5E can carry and launch AIM-9M?
In the document “30 Years of RTAF R&D”, there are various interesting research and development projects, one of which is the report of the research in arming F-5E with AIM-9M.
In the document, it is stated that, while the experiment resulted in the successful launch and utilization of AIM-9M from F-5E platform, due to the platform’s limitation, AIM-9M wasn’t able to be used up to it maximum potential.
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