There are also many vehicles from Japan and the United States on the Chinese technology tree. I don’t think there is anything wrong with VT4 joining Japan because it is part of Thailand
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Thailand could get VT-4 and China could get VT-4A1
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In celebration of “The Kings Of Battle” update, I would like to talk about the potential high tier SPA for Thai line-up: D11A and M758 ATMG!
D11A
The localized version of PULS (formally known as Lynx MRL), D11A is the product of the partnership between DTI Defence (Technology Institute) and ELBIT Systems. D11A is the Multi-Purpose self-propelled multiple rocket launcher, similar to Type 75 MLRS in Japanese tech tree, with the capability of utilizing several types of rockets: 122mm, 306mm, and 370mm.
M758 ATMG (Autonomous Truck Mounted Gun, not Anti-Tank Guided Missile)
Based on Elbit Systems’ ATMOS 2000, M758 ATMG is the locally produced self-propelled howitzer system by Thai Weapon Production Centre (WPC) to compliment the existing Caesar 155mm utilized by Royal Thai Armed Forced. As of 2022, there are M758 ATGM in service, being mounted on 6×6 10 tonne Tatra T815 Truck.
Bonus M361 ATMM(Autonomous Truck-Mounted Mortar)
References/Sources:
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I heard that Thai also operates T-84 oplot too isn’t it?
Yes, Thailand uses the T84 oplot-T by improving radio communication tools and internal air conditioning system suitable for Thailand
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It passed to the devs, แม่จ๋า. Now we can only hope that Gaijin can work them out with our government. I don’t know the inner working of Gaijin, but I do believe that they have to deal with the government regarding the adding of vehicles. I can only hope that our government will take this chance, since they are working and thinking about enhancing Thai “soft power”.
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hah they had a lot of stuff than i expected and pretty modern too.
interesting about T-84 Oplot-T i can’t find what kind of ammunition the Thai army really use by the look of it they should use something better than 3BM42
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+1 Boys
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As for the bullets used I don’t have any information on what model of ammunition was used. (Secret) But the Army procurement announcement specifies the types of ammunition used in the T-84 include:
- HEAT-T
- HE - FRAGMENTATION
- APFSDS-T
- KOMBAT (ATGM)
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In celebration for the upcoming Battle Of The Atlantic event, I would like to talk a little bit about Thai Submarines; Matchanu-class submarines!
HTMS Matchanu
Thai interest in Submarine can be traced back to the time of Royal Siamese Navy but came into fruition when the warship-procurement project was approved by the parliament, leading to the commissioning submarines for Royal Thai Navy: HTMS Matchanu, HTMS Wirun, HTMS Sinsamut, and HTMS Phlai Chumphon, all of which were built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Layout for all Matchanu-class submarines
After the end of WW2, as a part of the defeated, Japan was prohibited from producing military hardware, resulting in the shortage for Thai submarines, and alongside the failure of Thai Navy led Manhattan Rebellion, Thai Submarine squadron was disbanded and all 4 submarines were later scrapped.
The superstructure of the Matchanu being preserved at the Naval Museum.
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HTMS Matchanu
As for Thai submarines, they are named after people with underwater powers in Thai literature. During World War 2, submarines were used in combat operations during the Franco Thai War, including escort missions to transport Marines ashore at Chanthaburi. reconnaissance of the bay and the search for the French fleet after the Koh Chang naval battle and during the Bombing of Bangkok, the Wat Liap power plant was damaged and unable to be used. Therefore, the generators from the 4 submarines are used to help generate electricity for the Lak Mueang - Thanon Tok tram line to serve the public.
General characteristics
Displacement : 374.5 ton (surfaced) 430 ton (submerged)
Length : 51.0 m
Beam : 4.10 m
Draught : 3.60 m
Speed : 15.7 knots (surfaced) 8.10 knots (submerged)
Propulsion 2 × 8-cylinder 1,100 hp (820 kW) diesel engines ,1 × 540 hp (400 kW) electric motor
Test Depth : 60 m
Range : 4,770 mi
Complement : 5 officers & 28 crew
Armament : * 1 × 76/25 mm Naval gun, 1 × 8-mm Lewis gun, 4 × 450-mm A.K. torpedo tubes
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Today I have found the tri color camouflag used on Thai vehicles during the Cold War to share in this.
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Well, we do love our tricolor camo. I still wonder why our ROTC uniform doesn’t have a Tricolor camo as well, lmao.
Even our Oplot has a tricolr camo, albeit digital one.
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Many of these old camouflage patterns are beautiful. Both on the uniform (ELRD หรือตองอ่อน ตองแก่) and the camouflage color of the vehicle. But for the ROTC uniform, I think the green HBT cloth uniform that is commonly worn is pretty.
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Adding Thailand to the Japanese tech tree is acceptable, but adding chinese top tier vehicle to Japan is absolutely unacceptable!
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I do understand your concern. As stated at the beginning of the discussion; If the representation of Chinese Vehicles in Thai sub-tech tree under Japanese tech tree is unacceptable and causes quite a concern for those who deem it as offensive, I won’t ask for those vehicles (Chinese vehicles) to be included under Thai sub-tech tree, but to appear in Chinese Tech Tree as its premiums.
I am grateful for your input and opinion, here is Thai VT-4
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And why is it unacceptable?
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Alongside Thai Sub-Tech tree, the Air Battle Over Lampang map would also be a nice addition to the update.
Thai Ki-27
On December 11, 1944, 9 USAF P-51s and 7 P-38s conducted an Air raid on Thai-Japanese Northern airbases and supply lines from the Allied bases in Yunan, southern China, forcing the outnumbered Thai pilots to take off 5 of their Ki-27 to the fight above the sky of Lampang.
According to the Thai source, outnumbered Thai pilots were able to down around 4 P-51s. On the contrary, the US Source stated that there was only a single P-51 downed as a result of the raid.
Location of Lampang
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