these are what i have taken myself at the musuem
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According to the Thai Aviation website this aircraft was upgraded to F-5T, which would be the second capability upgrade also integrating wingtip carried Python 4.
This suggests the use of Python 3 and Python 4 on the same rails, meaning the F-5T/E SCU might be able to carry a total of 4 Python 4 using the same underwing rails as the F-5E FCU.
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Ah ok because the plaque said it is a bare stock F-5E, i suppose i should close the issue then
I wouldn’t guarantee that just yet. The website has made mistakes before, such as identifying 6 of the Thai SF260s as W models, when the only W model among them would be RTAF serial F.15-17/21. It could be that the upgrades done to this airframe are FCU standard instead, as they do not clarify those upgrades and I don’t know whether they count those as F-5E still or note them down as F-5T.
As long as the plaque is included in the report I’d say Gaijin can use the information and do their own research on the aircraft.
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The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has selected the JAS 39 Gripen E/F to be included in its new fighter attack squadron.
#Most Suitable To Protect Our National Interest
#UnbeatableAirForce
#กองทัพอากาศ
As part of the RTAF’s Phase 1 program to procure replacement fighter jets for the 2025-2029 fiscal years, which aims to replace the F-16 A/B aircraft that have been in service with the 102nd Squadron, Wing 1, for over 36 years since 1988, the procurement project is of great importance. It has been outlined in the RTAF Whitepaper 2024, given the substantial budget required, sourced from public taxes. Therefore, the committee tasked with selecting and determining the procurement method for the replacement fighter aircraft, appointed by the Air Force Commander, has emphasized the need for careful consideration to ensure the cost-effectiveness of acquiring fighter jets capable of defending the nation for at least another 30 years.
The replacement fighter aircraft must surpass the capabilities of the current RTAF jets, align with the principles of commonality and continuity, and have the potential for future development in line with the strategic goals of the RTAF and the Royal Thai Armed Forces. The procurement must also adhere to the offset policy, aimed at promoting self-reliance, enhancing economic value, and increasing Thailand’s competitiveness on the international stage.
After over 10 months of thorough evaluation, the selection committee has concluded that the JAS 39 Gripen E/F fighter jet meets the RTAF’s operational needs according to its doctrine and strategy. It offers operational independence and can be developed to enhance multi-domain operations involving the RTAF, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, the Army, the Navy, and various security agencies under the network-centric operation concept, effectively and in line with the allocated budget. The proposal also includes direct offset agreements, such as developing the defense industry for self-reliance to meet international standards, and indirect offsets, such as providing scholarships for personnel and civilians to gain advanced knowledge and skills abroad, technology transfer in environmental and agricultural fields, and establishing innovation centers to boost productivity and income generation, thereby enhancing Thailand’s long-term economic competitiveness.
The RTAF assures the public that the JAS 39 Gripen E/F fighter jet procurement will be carried out transparently, efficiently, and with full accountability, ensuring that the high-performance equipment acquired will effectively protect national sovereignty and airspace interests, respond to current and future threats, and align with the budgetary constraints and the country’s development policies set by the government.
Public Relations Department
Office of Civil Affairs and Public Relations
Department of Civil Affairs, Royal Thai Air Force
August 27, 2024
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Has the exact variant and number of F-16 being replaced been announced? Because I assume it doesn’t include the later F-16 batches?
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Unfortunate.
Royal Thai Airforce 2024 Digital Photobook “Unbeatable Airforce” is now available online!
Heyzine Flipbook version for online reading
PDF Download
Highlights and examples
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🙏Hello everyone สวัสดีทุกๆท่าน🙏
It’s been a long time since the story of Thai Sub Tree for the Japanese research tree. preceding I have received and collected a lot of information about Thai weapons. And since Subtree was written and until it was passed to the Developers, and the War thunder game has had more updates to the weapon systems in the game.
So I thought of updating Thai subtitles for all vehicles. and add weapons that are still missing Everyone can give suggestions and suggestions so that we can fully improve this Tech Three. To make the research line more complete this time.
Let’s come together to create Thai Sub Tree Phase 2.
RTAF Gripen C/D (I will put in Thai Sub Tree Phase 2)
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Another Update, Another Thai Vehicle. And, this time, it’s none other than the famous AV-8S of Royal Thai Navy!
Armed with 30mm ADEN Mk.4 Cannons, AIM-9Ps, as well as a Countermeasure pod, AV-8S (Early) is quite an interesting plane with capable combat capability in relative to its BR, especially considering that it’s the only plane in Japanese Rank VI which has countermeasures such as flares and chaffs.
For the history and interesting fact about RTN AV-8S, check out this post I made earlier!
Siam-Thailand Lineups For Japanese Tech Tree: AV-8S, Navy’s Little Golden Age
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Anyone know if the RTAF uses LAU-88 triple maverick rack on their F-16s, i seem to not be able to find pictures of triple racks at all but just normal 4x 65Gs like we have in game
Ladies and Gentlemen, after ten years of waiting, it is here
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At long last!
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I’ve filed some bug reports about Thai Aircrafts. If you have any questions about my reports or would like to present additional evidence, please feel free to ask or message me.
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F-5T SCU’s Incorrect Weapon Loadouts (Wingtips’ AIM-9M and underwing Python 3s
[DEV SERVER] F-5T SCU’s Incorrect Weapon Loadouts // Gaijin.net // Issues -
Thai Gripen C’s lack of centerline pylon’s GBU
[DEV SERVER] Thai Gripen C should be able to carry GBU centrally // Gaijin.net // Issues -
Thai Aircrafts’ lack of additional CHAFF/FLARE dispensers
[DEV] Thai Aircrafts’ lack of additional CHAFF/FLARE dispensers // Gaijin.net // Issues
I would be grateful for your feedbacks regarding Thai aircrafts, it’s my passion project to bring Thai Aircrafts to life in War Thunder
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So Thailand choose Gripen E over F16 sooo what the new upgrade for gripen E?
Maybe AESA radar more powerful engine more pylons from what I am understanding
I don’t know did thai got meteor or their Gripen E too?
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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