It doesn’t say its Thai here, it just says “JP”
Gszabi said it is Indonesian.
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Not Smin, Gszabi. We only learnt of this like 11 hours ago, Smin hasn’t commented on anything today.
And they never comment on leaks unless it is causing issues (eg 5th Gens)
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How many 500lb KGGB can mount per pylon?
with Meteor too?
I’m sure Thailand have IRIS-T already
สวัสดีครับทุกคน Hello Everyone
I’ve been away from writing long forum posts for quite some time due to increasing work responsibilities, which left me with little time to contribute. But this time, I’m back to greet everyone once again.
I kindly ask for everyone’s cooperation to refrain from posting documents or information that contain sensitive or classified military details, manuals, or other restricted materials—except for those officially released and approved by the military. This is for the appropriateness of our War Thunder community and for the safety of all personnel involved with the armed forces.
We play this game for entertainment, so let’s enjoy it and share information within reasonable boundaries—without compromising safety or classified matters.
I hope everyone has a great time playing Thai vehicles in the upcoming Tusk Force update!
Nikolai_Kachorn
A Thai poster from the World War II era about “Don’t Talk About Military Secrets”
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So ive heard that M163 in RTA service is an upgraded variant with better engine, has there been any reports on that?
There is a suggestion for the M163 TVADS Super Vulcan, an upgraded version of the M163.
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monk pilot when? /s
Phra Khru Palat Sakkaphong Mantakhamo (Phra Ajarn Sek) from Lan Tham Thad Thong Sukho, Nong Saeng District, Udon Thani Province, performed a blessing ceremony on the cockpit panel of the ALPHA JET TH attack aircraft, tail number 23143, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the induction of the Type 7 attack aircraft, or ALPHA JET, into service with the Royal Thai Air Force.
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Religion buff: Missile accurate +1, Missile IRCCM +1
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Sharing some more pics
Bearcats and T-33s in 1957 airforce speed race
F-7M and FT-7M offered by the Chinese at an absolute low price, it competed with F-16A/Bs
Lastly, an honorable story of Thailand’s Secret Air Commandos
Official Air Commando story
First hand experience from one of the pilots(long text)
In 1969, after being promoted to Flight Lieutenant, I resigned from the army to volunteer for war. I was given the call sign “Tao Boon Sing”. I crossed the Mekong River to fight abroad with the Firefly unit, completing 100 missions, or 100 flights.
Each flight was a difficult one;
I didn’t know if I would ever return.
We had to fly into enemy territory,
battling through hail of small arms fire and various caliber anti-aircraft gunfire—12.7mm, 37mm, and 40mm—lined up across the battlefield. Any unlucky plane hit by an anti-aircraft gunshot would be instantly shot down and killed.
One pilot was hit by shrapnel through the hood, his neck bleeding profusely, but he still managed to fly back.
Besides the anti-aircraft gunfire, there was also the challenging terrain—high, complex mountains and treacherous weather that constantly hampered flight and resulted in numerous losses.
My squadron narrowly escaped being shot down or captured.
This event occurred in late 1969, when the enemy had launched a heavy offensive and seized important towns such as Nakhang and Samthong.
Our unit had to work hard. After completing our morning mission, in the afternoon I received orders to lead the squadron to attack the same target.
The target was a bombing raid near Xieng Khuang, where the enemy had advanced almost to Nong Khang, north of Ban Ban, not far from the North Vietnamese border.
We were about an hour’s flight from Wattay Vieng Air Base in Vientiane. We only had enough fuel for a maximum of 10-15 minutes of operation. We wouldn’t have enough fuel to return to Vientiane, but we could refuel at Muang Sui Air Base, a neutral territory, as we regularly did.
However, that day, upon reaching the target, which was already embroiled in intense fighting, we couldn’t approach immediately. An F-105 Thunder Chief was fiercely bombing the same area.
Our squadron had to circle around the perimeter until the large US F-105 finished its mission and flew away.
We could then proceed to attack the next target, but with low fuel, we had to quickly drop all the bombs in one go and then rush back to Sui City for refueling, just like this morning.
As we approached, I immediately contacted the Sui City air traffic control tower.
I called several times, but there was no response.
I then contacted Long Giang airfield, which was about 15 minutes away.
But there was no response either.
I ordered my crew to regroup.
To prepare for landing, we flew a low-altitude pass over the airfield again to observe, and seeing no unusual movement, I ordered the crew to land.
But just as we reached the final landing point, we heard a radio call from Long Giang airfield asking for our location. When they learned we were about to land at Sui City airfield, a voice shouted frantically, “:
This airfield was captured by North Vietnam before noon today, and we only received news of the defeat this afternoon!”
Phew…that was close!
I quickly radioed my crew to go back,
and then hurried back to regroup. We immediately turned our course towards Long Cheng airfield because our fuel tanks were almost empty.
Even after landing at Long Cheng airfield, all the engines stalled on the runway, the propellers stopped spinning, and rescue vehicles and airport fire trucks scrambled to get to them.
We almost didn’t make it home.
And the Firefly aircraft missions in Laos are quite difficult and complex, with constant fighting and alternating attacks and defenses.
The airfield, which was in our hands yesterday and this morning, could fall into enemy hands by late morning or afternoon.
Therefore, we had to constantly check the boundary lines with our superiors because we didn’t want to be shot down or imprisoned in a chicken coop like our fellow pilots who were shot down.
Even though they managed to parachute down, they were unlucky enough to be captured and imprisoned in a chicken coop.
Some might wonder why it’s called a chicken coop prison.
The story goes that since the colonial era, there were no proper prisons for convicts or prisoners of war, so they were confined in wooden structures converted from chicken coops. The prisoners had to suffer by inhaling chicken droppings all the time.
Today, anyone who wants to see the chicken coop prison from the French occupation of Chanthaburi can visit it. These memories are preserved for future generations to see.
This fellow pilot, a non-commissioned officer, was shot down and his life story is more incredible than fiction. He disappeared for many years, and everyone thought he was dead. But when the war ended, he was released.
He tried to track down his family for a long time, but when he found them, he had to accept that his wife and child had been taken in and supported by his friend for many years while he was imprisoned. Because she thought her husband was dead and due to their close relationship, she had become his wife.
He had to accept the situation and let things take their course, leaving his former wife to live with his friend.
That’s how miserable life is, all because of this crazy war.
After completing my mission, I returned to Thailand, requested to rejoin the military, and progressed through the ranks until I became the 13th Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force on August 1, 1992.
The Firefly Squadron lost 22 skilled volunteer pilots from the Air Force.
But those who survived were able to gain invaluable combat experience that can be applied in our country.
Many individuals reached the highest positions, such as Air Chief Marshal Woranart Apicharie,
Air Chief Marshal Suwit Chantarapradit,
Air Chief Marshal Somboon Rahong,
and Air Chief Marshal Amorn Naewmalee, among others. In addition, there were many other high-ranking officers, from Major General to Air Force General,
whom I have not named, who also fought in this air unit.
Let’s return to the war for a moment.
Later, Laos, Cambodia, and South Vietnam were all liberated by the communist side, which remained determined and resolute in its pursuit of victory.
But while the free world remained confused, uncertain, and lacking a firm stance,
with changes in parties, governments, and policies…
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What IS the F-7M? Seems like an improved J-7II from a cursory search?
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basically J-7II with foreign components for export only, it was offered to pakistan as well
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Blazers on TTS?
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Royal Siamese Cavalry circa 1930
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ah yeah, i read a bit more its probably couple of kits bought from israel to test out, RTA had plans to extend A1s service life
anyways trailer dropping soon, surely VN-1C…
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It would be a nice profile picture for Thai.
Boontham Punyathalang (pilot) at Wing 4, Takhli District, Nakhon Sawan Province, with a Thai F8F Bearcat aircraft, 1954
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