what i heard from news in my Thailand ya country Yes we got both of them the meteor and Gripen E but we only get a few meteor so lol ? idk but it great tbh cus Sweden will get a bit better version of Gripen E i heard that they change wing design a bit and Japan get Thai Gripen E in the future sooo big win for both player and fanbase
I was just looking around in old naval books and stumbled upon this weird catamaran-hydrofoil hybrid. Does anybody know more info on this particular boat? Its called the Hysucat (Hydrofoil-Supported Catamaran) 18 class supposedly built by Tecnautic in Bangkok, heres some photos of it that I found.
Sources:
Bernard Prezelin, Raoul Testu de Balincourt. The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World 1990/1991: Their Ships, Aircraft, and Armament, 1990, p. 525
http://www.wings-aviation.ch/45-Thai%20Navy/Boats/Tor-231/Hysucat.htm
Edit (I should probably make a suggestion for this lol):
Found more info on this actually. Its listed as Tor. 231 or Project 231 afaik with somewhat more info on this website (that I got google to translate):
https://thaiseafarer-com.translate.goog/naval-museum/pcf231/?_x_tr_sl=th&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Hysucraft has this boat on their front page at least but I cant seem to access any info on it on their website:
http://ww1.hysucraft.com/
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Greetings, Salutation, and Happy (almost) New Year!
This year, we have seen, waited, and, finally, witnessed the addition of Thailand into War Thunder Line Up, something that we had all been waiting for long before the creation of this thread. Through our suggestions, dedication, and Gaijin’s efforts, we finally saw the proper addition of Thailand as a sub-tree for Japan, something many Thai players and you guys had been waiting for. Today, as a farewell to 2024, let’s remind ourselves of the journey of the Thai air sub-tree throughout this year!
In March of this year, the first Thai vehicle was introduced as the squadron vehicle for Japanese Air Tree, none other than the beloved F-5E FCU. The F-5E FCU was loved by the communities, from the players and content creators alike, as it provided the alternate way to grind Japanese Air Tree’s top tier as well as a somewhat Close Air Support Capable plane to the Japanese Tree. The “Thai Fighter”, as dubbed by many in the community, was welcomed with open arms and signaled the true possibility of the implementation of Thai Sub-Tree to Japan
Several Months later, in November, another Thai plane was added to the game, this time as a premium. The second Thai plane added to the War Thunder was none other than the AV-8S (Early). While it was not as surprising as the F-5E FCU, the addition of AV-8S (Early) was, in itself, a signal of a thing to come; The (Early) part of the name implied the existence of the (Late) variant, something which would come later, but sooner than what we had expected.
In the last update of this year, the thing we had been waiting for finally happened, the implementation of Thailand as the sub-tech tree for Japanese Air Tree was announced as well as added in the last update of the year, a New Year and Christmas gift for both the Thai players, communities, and many of us who had been eyeing for this occasion for a long time. While many of us were happy for such an addition to the game, this implementation and update, however, were not as smooth as many had hoped; many iconic planes weren’t added, and many perceived it as another “Copy and paste” galore. Coupled with bugs and missing features, many early receptions of the Thai sub-tree were heartbreakingly negative, and, while many Thai players were happy, I was saddened by many complaints and negative responses by players and content creators alike. As someone who started this thread in the hope of bringing Thai Sub-Tree to life, I felt responsible for such negative reactions and feedback. Yet, despite such responses, I still feel optimistic for the future of Thai Sub-Tree, for what wasn’t added can be added in the future. Who knows? We might see T-50TH or L-39ZA/ART in the year 2025! After all, not many people believed that Thailand would come to War Thunder in 2024!
The journey for the Thai Sub-tree began ten years ago, in the year 2014, when Gaijin published an article about the interesting history of the Royal Thai Airforce, acknowledging and bringing the history and development of the Thai Airforce to the international audiences of War Thunder. This article inspired many players, Thai and international alike, to suggest the possibility of Thai aircraft and camos in War Thunder. The idea of Thailand as a sub-nation under Japan, however, wasn’t initially welcomed, with many early players who suggested such an idea being doubted and even harassed for daring to suggest such an idea. As more and more Sub-Trees were introduced, the idea of a Thai sub-tree was, once again, brought up to the discussion as a possible sub-tree for Japan, but this time, with welcoming responses, resulted in this thread and subsequently several suggestions for Thai vehicles.
For many of us, the year 2024 might be the end of our journey, Thailand was added and many of its vehicles are now in the games. This, however, is far from the truth. Many of the Thai vehicles are not yet in the game, the ground part of the Sub-Tree has yet to come, and the existing vehicles still contain bugs and inaccuracies. Our little Thai journey has not yet come to an end but has only just begun!
I am grateful for your support and company throughout this journey. Let’s enjoy the final moment of 2024 and embrace the possibilities awaiting us in the year 2025.
A Little “Gift” From Royal Thai Airforce ^-^
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The first Battle past of the year and it’s from Thailand! SB2C-5!
SB2C Helldiver, locally known as B.J.3 or B.Ch.3, was exported to Thailand from United States of America after the end of the 2nd world war and was used by both Royal Thai Airforce and Royal Thai Navy.
It’s quite interesting to see more Thai planes coming to War Thunder. However, according to several reactions, many seem to be dissatisfied due to the Copy and Paste nature of this plane. I do understand their concerns and would love to see more, well, unique stuff from the developers! Who knows, we might even see some indigenous planes like Prajadhipok Fighter or Boripatra Bomber in the future!
Prajadhipok Fighter
Boripatra/Paribatra Bomber
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Honestly a perfect Battle pass reward, leaves the more unique planes for the tree, gives a nice historical plane and different option for lineups and nothing to worry about for those that miss out.
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Anyone here got some more pictures of Thai tanks during 60-80s, trials or service, here are some that i could find.
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…is that an OF-40?
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It is
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Hold on a min… Thai have FV721 Fox? Dawg as a thai person… i don’t even know that lmaoooo
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This is my first time seeing this, but it seems like Thai F-16 can use and be equipped with Python 3.
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Theyre all trialed tanks sadly but hey if Gaijin really wants to, they could lol
Oh please. We have Mi28 in Swedish tree why not?
Pack your bag and prepare your schedule! For one of the, if not the, biggest airshows in Thailand is about to commence!
In celebration of Royal Thai Airforce’s 88th anniversary as its own branch as well as its evolution into Royal Thai Air and Space Force, Royal Thai Airforce and its partner are going to host one of, if not the, biggest airshows in Royal Thai Airforce’s history. Through the collaboration with its partners, several nations are going to participate and bring their aerobatic teams, equipment, and planes for both the aerial demonstrations and static shows at Thailand’s Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base!
The aerobatic teams performing for the event are:
- Royal Thai Airforce Demonstration Team
- PRC’s August 1st Aerobatic Demonstration Team
- Indian Surya Kiran Aerobatic Demonstration Team
- United States F-35 Demonstration Team
Besides the aforementioned demonstrations, several planes will be there for the ground static shows and exhibitions, ranging from F-35s from the United States to Gripen E/Fs from Sweden, as well as several of the Royal Thai Airforce’s research and development projects!
Schedules in Thai
If you want to be a part of the history, besides purchasing your ticket and flying here to Thailand, all you need to do is scan the QR code, register for the event, and show the proof of registration to the staff at the entrance!
Be a part of RTAF’s history and participate in one of the biggest airshows in Royal Thai Airforce history! From March 7th to 8th, 2025!
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Say does anyone know if the F-5T FCU ingame has both python and Aim 9 Ls at once or is it either or…
also adding, it has an unused loadout named aim-9m in the files
Quick report: From the recently published photograph of Alpha Jet TH by the Royal Thai Airforce, it seems like Alpha Jet TH is more capable than just AIM-9P4.
Source: Redirecting...
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GPU-5 shown with F-16A
T-33 pilot entering the cockpit, note the parachute due to lack of ejection seat
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Some old pictures i found
Thailand Airshow 1989, the best airshow to have ever happened in Thailand (warning: LOTS of images)
(Russian((or Soviet)) Knights, IL-76, Su-27/30, MiG-29, MiG-31, F-16, F-5E, K-8 and Mi-26. I also heard that Pugachev was flying there as well)
OV-10Cs
Spoiler
.50cal mounted in each sponsons instead of the usual 2x 7.62s
domestically developed 20mm gun pod
A-37B with nose mounted M134(??)
F-16 Livery
Cope Tiger 2007-8-ish
A-7E ground attack exercise
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edit: the 20mm pod on bronco is really interesting, its most likely a domestically built GPU-2 with single barrel colt mk12 20mm, not to be confused with china lake’s gpu-2/a (also known as mk4 gun pod that uses m197)
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Video posted by Squadron 103 official facebook page, callsign “Lightning”, prepares for air operations to safeguard national sovereignty.
Royal Thai Airforce F-16B aircraft equipped with KGGB glide bombs (Korean GPS-Guided Bomb).
Maybe all Thai aircraft can equip the KGGB, since even this older F-16B seems to be able to carry it.
link to page
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