Thailand sub-tree : Aviation tree

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Thai Aviation Tech Tree

Hello everyone Today I’m going to present about the Thailand research tree in the War Thunder game. The topic of Thailand in that game, I have prepared from the original forum where there was a discussion about the possibility of opening Sub-tree Thailand in Japan To find information and produce it in the form of sub-trees and will present the following.

Roundel of the Royal Thai Air Force.

The concept of merging the Thai aircraft sub-trees in Japan.
Since being upgraded to the Royal Thai Air Force in 1937, in addition to the use of aircraft purchased from abroad and the purchase of various aircraft patents Japanese aircraft are also used in both the Air Force and Air Force. such as the Mitsubishi Ki-30 , Mitsubishi Ki-21 , Nakajima Ki-27 , Nakajima Ki-43 and Tachikawa Ki-55, and in the Navy such as the Watanabe WS-103 , Nakajima E8N1 and Aichi E13A. It was used to attack French forces in Cambodia and Laos during the Franco Thai War and during World War II, intercepting Allied bombers. and the use of seaplanes to patrol around the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman by operating in conjunction with Japanese aircraft stationed in Thailand And continued to use various aircraft until the 1950s, gradually being retired by aircraft from the United States and England.

Thai aircraft that have been delivered and purchased from Japan

Ki-30 operations during the Franco Thai War.

during the cold war Although there are aircraft from the United States and Europe already. but still use aircraft from Japan most of which are helicopters used in Office of the Prime Minister, Army, Air Force, Police Department and Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (Follow up for more about helicopters in the Helicopter Tree.) and after the Cold War The Royal Thai Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force have also practiced joint operations and frequently visited each other, such as training Red Flag Alaska 15-3 and Cobra Gold

Thai and Japanese pilot teams in joint exercise Red Flag Alaska 2017

For this concept, it will add aircraft ordered and used in Thailand to be placed in the japan aircraft tree and increase the Japanese ground attack capability. and increasing the number of aircraft in rank 6 ,7 and 8

Thai Aviation Sub-Tree

• If there is an error in the information, further corrections will be made.
• English may not be able to type 100%.
• Gen 4.5 aircraft such as F-16ADF,OCU,MLU, Gripen C/D, F-5TH, T-50Th will be added in future updates.
• May be modified to fit in the future.
• Battle rate has not been established yet.

RANK I

Mitsubishi Ki-30

History
In World War II, the Royal Thai Air Force acquired 24 Ki-30 aircraft from Japan. They were known within the Thai Air Force as the “Type2 Attack Aircraft” (Bj.2) but more commonly referred to as the “Nagoya.” These aircraft were use in the 1st and 2nd Pibulsongkran Squadron and took part in operations during the Franco-Thai War from approximately 1940 to 1941 It was used in bombing attacks on French military bases in Cambodia. and during World War II. After World War II, they were used to combat the Malayan Communist Party in southern Thailand before being retired around 1951 (B.E. 2494).

General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 10.35 m
Wingspan: 14.55 m
Height: 3.65 m
Wing area: 30.58 m2
Empty weight: 2,230 kg
Gross weight: 3,320 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Nakajima Ha5-Kai 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 708 kW (949 hp)
Propellers: 3-bladed propeller

Performance
Maximum speed: 423 km/h
Cruise speed: 380 km/h
Never exceed speed: 442 km/h
Range: 1,700 km
Service ceiling: 8,570 m
Rate of climb: 8.33 m/s
Wing loading: 108.6 kg/m2

Armament
Guns: 2× 7.7 mm (one fixed wing-mounted and another manually aimed from the rear cockpit)
Bombs: 4 x 400 kg bomb or 8 x 50 kg bombs in the fuselage and under the wings

Corsair V-93S

History
The V-93S was a modified model of the Vought O3U-6. The V-93S was sold to Siam, in 1934, for use as a attack aircraft in name Type 1 Attack Aircraft (Bj.1). Twelve of the V-93S aircraft were manufactured by Vought. The last four had provisions for four Vickers machine guns. All armament installations were made by the Siamese. 60 additional V93S aircraft were manufactured by the Siamese under license. These aircraft were used during the Franco-Thai War, circa 1940 to 1941, used to intercept French fighter jets and to bombard French military bases in Vientiane. and operating during World War 2 before being retired around the year 1949 (B.E. 2492)

General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 8.31 m
Wingspan: 10.97 m
Height: 3.18 m
Wing area: 31.31 m2
Empty weight: 1,502 kg
Gross weight: 2094 kg
Powerplant: 1x Pratt & Whitney Hornet R-760 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 235 hp
Propellers: 2-bladed propeller

Performance
Maximum speed: 306 km/h
Range: 1,185 km

Armament
Guns: 5 x 8mm (2 fixed wing-top and 2 fixed lower wing and aimed from the rear cockpit)
Bombs: 4x 50 kg bomb

Curtiss Hawk-75N

History
The Royal Thai Air Force acquired 12 Curtiss Hawk-75N fighter aircraft from the United States. These aircraft were put into service in the Royal Thai Air Force in the year 1938 (2481 B.E.) They were in name as the Type 11 fighter aircraft (B.Kh.11) and played a significant role during the franco thai war. from late 1940 B.E. to early 1941 B.E. and they duty in protect capital squadron At the late World War II, he was sent to protect the Payap Army at Lampang Airport. Together with the Ki-27 aircraft until the end of the war and retired around 1949 (B.E. 2492)

General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 8.71 m
Wingspan: 11.28 m
Height: 2.82 m
Wing area: 21.92 m2
Empty weight: 1,803 Kg
Gross weight: 2,406 Kg
Powerplant: 1 x Wright GR-1820-G3 875 Hp
Propellers: 3-bladed propeller

Performance
Maximum speed: 451 Km/h
Range: 877 Km

Armament
Guns: 2 x 20 mm Madsen , 2 x 8mm machine gun
Bombs: 10 x 14 kg light bomb

Curtiss Hawk III

History
The Royal Thai Air Force has procured 12 Curtiss Hawk 3 fighter aircraft from the United States in 1935 and has also been produced in the country for more than 50 aircraft. They were in name as the Type 10 fighter aircraft (B.Kh.10) This Hawk 3 fighter aircraft was the main fighter aircraft of the Royal Thai Air Force during the French War between 1940 - 1941 and also created heroic deeds at Watthana Nakhon Air Base. Including at Prachuap Khiri Khan Air Base in resisting Japanese aggression during the early stages of the Greater East Asia War. and retired around 1949 (B.E. 2492)

General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 7.14 m
Wingspan: 9.57 m
Height: 2.680 m
Wing area: 24.3 m2
Empty weight: 1,509 kg
Gross weight: 2,065 kg
Powerplant: Wright R-1820 F53 Cyclone 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 745 hp
Propellers: 3-bladed propeller

Performance
Maximum speed: 397 km/hr
Range: 923 km

Armament
Guns: 2 x 8 mm machine gun
Bombs: 1 x 250 kg 4 x 50 kg bomb

MARTIN 139 WSM

History
In the year 1937 (2480 B.E.) Royal Thai Air Force Procurement of 6 Martin B-10 twin-engine bombers from the United States as an export version for Siam. (Thailand), in particular, is Martin 139WSM and WSM-2, therefore, the letter SM = SIAM is assigned. The first three aircraft were delivered in March 1937 and the latter three in April 1937. They have a mission in the Franco Thai War, bombing Cambodia and Laos. During World War II, Japan delivered nine Martin 166 and Martin 139WH-3 bombers of the Dutch East India Air Force to the Royal Thai Air Force It was used in the bombing of Kengtung in with the Thai Ki-21 and Ki-30 aircraft during World War II. The Royal Thai Air Force continued to use the Martin 136/166 and retired around 1949 (B.E. 2492). There is a name in Thai that Type 3 Bomber aircraft (B.T. 3)

General characteristics
Crew: 3
Length: 13.64 m
Wingspan: 21.49 m
Height: 4.70 m
Wing area: 63.0 m2
Empty weight: 4,391 kg
Gross weight: 6,668 kg
Powerplant: Wright R-1820-33 Cyclone (F-3) 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines, 775 hp
Propellers: 3-bladed propeller

Performance
Maximum speed: 343 km/h
Range: 2000 km

Armament
Guns: 3 x 7.62 mm machine gun turret
Bombs: 2,260 lb total bomb

Curtiss Hawk II

History
After the evaluation of the new fighter 12 Curtiss Hawk II where ordered in 1933 and delivered in 1934 to the Royal Siamese Aeronautical Service. The Curtiss was designated Type 9 Fighter Aicraft (B.Kh.9) More planes where not ordered because the more powerful Hawk III was ordered instead. During Franco Thai War The Hawk II patrols and intercepts French bombers on the Cambodian border.

General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 6.88 m
Wingspan: 9.60 m
Height: 2.96 m
Wing area: 24.3 m2
Empty weight: 1,378 kg
Gross weight: 1,874 kg
Powerplant: Wright R-1820-78 Cyclone 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 450 kW
Propellers: 2-bladed propeller

Performance
Maximum speed: 325 km/h
Range: 840 km

Armament
Guns: 2 x 8 mm machine gun
Bomb: 1 Hardpoint for 250 kg

RANK II

North American NA-68

History
Royal Thai Air Force orders NA-68 from North American Company United States of America number 6 aircraft (Sel.No.41-19082 to 41-19087) in 1938 with patents for the production of aircraft, engines and weapons. By receiving a building permit number 1316 P-64, formerly known as NA-68, in late 1939 during World War II, while being transported onto a ship to Thailand. The US government seized all planes and equipment in Hawaii. Because at that time Thailand at war Fighting with France in Franco-Thai War.Thai government was refunded in October 1941 the cost of the aircraft and the copyright in the amount of US$ 544,726.87 for the NA-68 plus spare parts.

General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 8.23 m
Wingspan: 11.35 m
Height: 2.74 m
Wing area: 21.2 m2
Empty weight: 2,114 kg
Gross weight: 2,717 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-1820-77 nine-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, 870 hp (650 kW)
Propellers: 3-bladed propeller

Performance
Maximum speed: 430 km/h
Range: 1,010 km

Armament
Guns: 2× 20 mm madsen 2 x 7.62 mm machine gun
Bomb: 1 hardpoint for 750 lb (340 kg) bombs

North American NA-69

History
The Royal Thai Air Force ordered 10 NA-69s from North America, USA (numbers 41-18890 to 18899) in 1938 with a patent for the production of aircraft, engines and weapons, with a construction permit No. 2434, while being transported onto a ship to Thailand. The US seized all aircraft and equipment in the Philippines. Because at that time Thailand was at war with France in the Franco-Thai War. Refunded by the Thai government in October 1941, aircraft and royalties amounting to $371,088.13 and $13,000 for 24 machine gun.

General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 8.84 m
Wingspan: 12.8 m
Height: 3.71 m
Wing area: 23.57 m2
Empty weight: 1,886 kg
Gross weight: 2,548 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-1820 radial engine, 785 hp
Propellers: 3-bladed propeller

Performance
Maximum speed: 402 km/h
Range: 1,290 km

Armament
Guns: 2 x 7.62 mm machine gun and 1 x rear-mounted 7.62 machine gun
Hardpoints: 4 hardpoint for 100 lb bombs on underwing racks

North American T-6 Texan

History
In the after World War II, the Royal Thai Air Force ordered 30 T-6 ​​Texan aircraft and received all aircraft in 1948 and ordered 146 additional aircraft in the late 1957 US provided assistance accordingly. Military Assistance Program (MAP) to the Thai Air Force by donating 75 T-6s, resulting in 221 Texan aircraft in the Royal Thai Air Force. And there are 4 more donated to the Royal Lao Air Force. Royal Thai Air Force Used T-6 aircraft for attack and training missions. with the designation of the Air Force designation in the practice mission “Type 8 Training aircraft” (B.f. 8) and in the attack mission that “Type 8 Attack Training Aircraft” (B.Jf.8) which was used to suppress communist terrorists until being retired in 1974.
General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 8.8 m
Wingspan: 13 m
Height: 3.56 m
Wing area: 23.57 m2
Empty weight: 1,886 kg
Gross weight: 2,548 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Wasp radial engine, 600 hp
Propellers: 2-bladed propeller

Performance
Maximum speed: 335 km/h
Range: 1,170 km

Armament
Guns: 2 x 7.62 mm machine gun pod hardpoints
Hardpoints: 6 hardpoint for 100 lb bomb or 4 hardpoint for HVAR rocket and machine gun pod

RANK III

North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco

History
The Royal Thai Air Force entered service with the OV-10C, named Type 5 Attack Aircraft (B.J.5), with the first squadron of 16 aircraft entering service in 1971 and the second squadron of 16 aircraft entering service in 1974 with the use of Task for the OV-10 during the Thai–Laotian Border War in reconnaissance and attacking the enemy. and served continuously until being retired in 2004
General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 13.41 m
Wingspan: 12.19 m
Height: 4.62 m
Wing area: 27.03 m2
Empty weight: 3,127 kg
Gross weight: 4,494 kg
Powerplant: 2 × Garrett T76-G-420/421 engines, 1,040 hp
Propellers: 3-bladed constant-speed fully feathering propellers

Performance
Maximum speed: 460 km/h
Range: 367 km

Armament
Guns: 4 x 7.62 machine gun
Hardpoints: 5 fuselage and 2 underwing for 250 lb, 500 lb, FFAR rocket or Zuni rocket Pod, Naplam Bomb ,1 x .20 mm GPU-2 gunpod

Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver

History
6 Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver attack aircraft, which the US gave to the Royal Thai Navy in 1951, but an incident “Manhattan Rebellion” made the Helldiver aircraft that was sent to the Royal Thai Navy. transferred to the Royal Thai Air Force And put into service in 1951, with the name in Thailand as "Type 3 Attack Aircraft (B.J.3) and retired in 1955
General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 11.18 m
Wingspan: 15.16 m
Height: 4.01 m
Wing area: 39.2 m2
Empty weight: 4,784 kg
Gross weight: 7,537 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-2600-20 14-cylinder radial engine air-cooled, 1,900 hp
Propellers: 3-bladed propeller

Performance
Maximum speed: 475 km/h
Range: 1,875 km

Armament
Guns: 2 x 20 mm AN/M2 cannon and 2 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun rear cockpit
Hardpoints: 4 x 250 lb, 1 x Mk.13-6 torpedo ,4 x 500 lb, 1 x 1,000 lb , 8 x HVAR , 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns Pod , 1 x 2,000 lb

Fairey Firefly FR.1

History
During the year 1948, the Navy supplied 10 Fairey Firefly Firefly FR.1 attack aircraft and 2 Firefly T.2 training attack aircraft, stationed in Squadron 1, Naval Aviation Division in 1951, but in that same year transferred to the Air Force from the Manhattan Rebellion By using the name of the Royal Thai Air Force that Type 4 Attack Aircraft “B.J.4” and retired in 1955
General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 11.56 m
Wingspan: 12.55 m
Height: 4.37 m
Wing area: 31 m2
Empty weight: 4,388 kg
Gross weight: 5,773 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Griffon XII V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine, 1,765 hp
Propellers: 3-bladed propeller

Performance
Maximum speed: 591 km/h
Range: 1,220 km

Armament
Guns: 4 × 20 mm Hispano Mk.V cannon
Hardpoints: 2 hardpoint for 250 lb, 500 lb , 1,000 lb

RANK IV

Spitfire F Mk. IVc & Spitfire FR Mk. IVe

History
After World War II, the Royal Thai Air Force ordered a SPITFIRE F/FR MK. XIV fighter aircraft, an old British aircraft. by purchasing a total of 30 machines, assembling 24 machines, another 6 disassembling machines for spare parts And received delivery on 13 December 1950 as FR Mk.XIVe, which is a straight wing version, 12 units modified to install aerial cameras on the side and behind the cockpit and 18 F Mk XIVc models. There are both E-wing and C-wing versions, designated “Type 14 Fighter Aircraft” (B.Kh.14), stationed in the 3rd Squadron, 1st Airborne Division (13th Squadron), Don Mueang, and retired in 1955.
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 9.96 m
Wingspan: 11.23 m
Height: 3.05 m
Wing area: 22.49 m2
Empty weight: 2,984 kg
Gross weight: 3,594 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Griffon XII V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine, 1,765 hp
Propellers: 5-bladed Jablo-Rotol

Performance
Maximum speed: 710 km/h
Range: 740 km

Armament
Guns: 2 × 20 mm Hispano Mk II cannon

Grumman F8F-1B Bearcat

History
Since 1951, the Royal Thai Air Force has received 204 F8F BEARCT fighter aircraft according to the US government’s military assistance program.in 1951 and retired in 1962.
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 8.61 m
Wingspan: 10.92 m
Height: 4.22 m
Wing area: 22.7 m2
Empty weight: 3,470 kg
Gross weight: 5,873 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-30W Double Wasp 18-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 2,250 hp
Propellers: 4-bladed constant-speed propeller

Performance
Maximum speed: 710 km/h
Range: 740 km

Armament
Guns: 4 × 20 mm AN/M3 cannon
Hardpoints: 4 Hardpoint for HVAR rockets , 1,000 lb bombs , Naplam bomb

North American T-28 Trojan

History
In 1962, the United States received the T-28 from the military assistance program, the first 40 units were received for training pilots. By using the name in Thailand as “Type 13 Trainer Aircraft” (B.F.13) and receiving these aircraft continuously until in 1968, the name was changed to “Type 13 Attack Trainer Aircraft” (B.Jf.13). to suit the mission used is air attack and was used in the suppression of communist terrorists and retired in 1984
General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 10.06 m
Wingspan: 12.22 m
Height: 3.86 m
Wing area: 24.90 m2
Empty weight: 2,914 kg
Gross weight: 3855 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-1820-86 Cyclone 9-cylinder radial engine air-cooled, 1,425 hp
Propellers: 3-bladed propeller

Performance
Maximum speed: 552 km/h
Range: 1,705 km

Armament
Guns: 2 x .50 mm machine gun pod hardpoints
Hardpoints: 6 Hardpoints for 100 lb bomb ,250 lb bomb or 500 lb ,FFAR rocket pod, Naplam Bomb

RANK V

Lockheed AT-33 Shooting Star

History
The T-33 is the Royal Thai Air Force’s first jet aircraft. Provided with military assistance between the Royal Thai Air Force and the United States Air Force since 1955, it has been designated in the Royal Thai Air Force as “Type 11 Trainer Aircraft” or “B.F.11”. Also in 1969 and In 1970, the United States gave 5 and 7 more T-33s to the Thai Air Force, respectively, by packing all these companies in the .11 squadron, which in 1972 had some T-33s designated as B.JF. 11 (Type 11 training attack aircraft) and retired in 1995.
General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 11.51 m
Wingspan: 11.849 m
Height: 3.56 m
Wing area: 21.81 m2
Empty weight: 3,794 kg
Gross weight: 5,475 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Allison J33-A-35 centrifugal flow turbojet engine, 5,400 lbf (24 kN) thrust for take-off with water injection

Performance
Maximum speed: 970 km/h
Range: 2,052 km

Armament
Guns: 2 x .50 mm M3 machine gun
Hardpoints: 2 Hardpoints with a capacity of 2,000 lb (907 kg) of bombs

Republic F-84G Thunderjet

History
In 1956, the United States delivered 13 F-84G Thunderjet fighter-bombers to the Royal Thai Air Force. And after passing through the acceptance process, all 13 aircraft were packaged as Type 16 fighter aircraft (B.Kh.16), the first fighter aircraft of the Royal Thai Air Force. It was decommissioned in 1963 with the advent of the F-86F.
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 11.61 m
Wingspan: 11.10 m
Height: 3.84 m
Wing area: 24 m2
Empty weight: 5,033 kg
Gross weight: 8,457 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Allison J35-A-29 turbojet engine, 5,600 lbf (25 kN) thrust

Performance
Maximum speed: 1,001 km/h
Range: 1,080 km

Armament
Guns: 6 × .50 in (12.7 mm) M3 Browning machine guns,
Hardpoints: 8 Hardpoint for 32 x HVAR Rocket , 2 x 100lb , 250lb , 500lb , 1000lb

North American F-86L Sabre

History
Royal Thai Air Force Received military assistance in 1963 with 20 F-86L aircraft, stationed in 12 Squadron, Wing 1 Don Mueang by installing AN/APG-36 radar, used around the year 1966, therefore retired this fighter aircraft. Because this type of aircraft was discontinued after it was delivered. Air Force shortly Therefore, there is a shortage of spare parts and the US government has begun to gradually deliver the new F-5 A / B fighter aircraft to the Air Force. This makes this type of aircraft finally useless.
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 11.43 m
Wingspan: 11.30 m
Height: 4.57 m
Wing area: 29.07 m2
Empty weight: 6,132 kg
Gross weight: 9,060 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Allison J35-A-29 turbojet engine, 5,600 lbf (25 kN) thrust

Performance
Maximum speed: 1,001 km/h
Range: 1,080 km

Armament
Rocket: 24 × 2.75 in (70 mm) Mighty Mouse FFAR rockets in ventral tray , AIM-9B Sidewinder

RANK VI

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly

History
1972 The Royal Thai Air Force held a delivery ceremony for 15 A-37B attack aircraft from the US government. Named in Thailand as Type 6 Attack Aircraft (B.J.6) A-37B is one of the most active attack aircraft of the Royal Thai Air Force. in cracking down on communist terrorists in northern and northeastern Thailand and the Malayan Communist Party in southern Thailand. It is also used to support ground forces against enemy forces outside countries that invade along Thailand’s eastern border. The Air Force has to retire all A-37Bs due to the end of their service life since 1994.
General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 8.617 m
Wingspan: 10.935 m
Height: 2.705 m
Wing area: 17.08 m2
Empty weight: 2,817 kg
Gross weight: 6,350 kg
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric J85-GE-17A turbojet, 2,850 lbf (12.7 kN) thrust each

Performance
Maximum speed: 816 km/h
Range: 740 km

Armament
Guns: 1 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) GAU-2B/A minigun in nose, SUU-11/A gun pods under wings
Hardpoints: 8 Hardpoint with a capacity of inner four: 860 lb, two intermediate: 600 lb , two outer: 500 lb for , Mk 4 FFAR Pod, 250 lb Mark 81, 500 lb Mark 82 , Naplam Bomb

Aero L-39 Albatros

History
1994 The Royal Thai Air Force has approved the Cabinet to purchase L-39 fighter and training aircraft (Aero L-39ZA/ART) from the Czech Republic and Ukraine and has been upgraded to have the ability to use NATO weapons by Israel (IAI) by Air Force Has been procured in the amount of 36 machines to be used as a fighter pilot training aircraft (Fighter Lead-In Trainer). Type 1 fighter and training aircraft (B.Kf.1) In addition to being used to train fighter pilots It also serves as a close air support aircraft. Support ground forces as well. and discharged in 2021
General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 12.13 m
Wingspan: 9.46 m
Height: 4.77 m
Wing area: 18.8 m2
Empty weight: 3,455 kg
Gross weight: 4,700 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Ivchenko AI-25TL turbofan engine, 16.87 kN thrust

Performance
Maximum speed: 750 km/h
Range: 1,100 km

Armament
Guns: 23-mm twin-barrel GSh-23 cannon
Hardpoints: Up to 2,425 pounds of weapons on 4 underwing hardpoints for 250 lb , 500 lb , 1000 lb and AIM-9 Sidewinder , FFAR Rocket Pod

Hawker Siddeley AV-8S Matador

History
In the year 1997 after receiving the HTMS Chakri Naruebet was completed. The Royal Thai Navy has ordered 9 AV-8S aircraft from the Spanish Navy, named in the Royal Thai Navy as fighter type 1 Kor (B.Kl 1A), contained in the 1st HTMS Chakri Naruebet Flying Squadron and used. Until retired in the 2006
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 13.9 m
Wingspan: 7.7 m
Height: 3.45 m
Wing area: 18.68 m2
Empty weight: 5,533 kg
Gross weight: 11,429 kg
Powerplant: 1 x Rolls-Royce Pegasus 103 vectored-thrust high-bypass turbofan engine, 96 kN thrust with water injection

Performance
Maximum speed: 1,190 km/h
Range: 3,760 km

Armament
Guns: 2 x 30 mm ADEN Mk.4 cannons pods under the fuselage
Hardpoints: 4× under-wing & 1× under-fuselage pylon stations with a capacity of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg), with provisions to carry combinations of AIM-9 Sidewinder 250 lb, 500 lb, 1000 lb, FFAR rocket and Zuni Rocket

RANK VII

Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter

History
Royal Thai Air Force deployed F-5A in 1966 with free military assistance from the United States, named Type 18 Fighter Aircraft (B.Kh.18), first deployed in Squadron 13, Wing 1, Don Mueang. during the crackdown on communist terrorists ,Eastern border protection and thai-laotian border war and used until decommissioned in 2000
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 14.38 m
Wingspan: 7.70 m
Height: 4.01 m
Wing area: 15.79 m²
Empty weight: 3,270 kg
Gross weight: 5,485 kg
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric J85-GE-13 turbojets, rated at 12.1 kN, 18.1 kN with afterburning.

Performance
Maximum speed: 1,444 km/h
Range: 1387 km

Armament
Guns: 2 x 20 mm M39A2 cannons
Hardpoints: 7 hardpoints for AIM-9 Sidewinder 250 lb, 500 lb, 1000 lb, 2000lb, FFAR rocket and Zuni Rocket, Naplam bomb

Northrop F-5E Tiger II

History
In 1975, the Royal Thai Air Force ordered F-5E/F fighter jets from the United States with weapons systems. And was delivered in 1978 under the name Type 18B/C Fighter Aircraft (B.Kh. 18B/C), stationed under the 102nd Squadron, Wing 1, Nakhon Ratchasima during the crackdown on communist terrorists. Eastern border protection and thai-laotian border war and used continuously until partially decommissioned in 2008 and the rest upgraded to F-5TH.
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 14.6876 m
Wingspan: 8.13 m
Height: 4.077 m
Wing area: 17.3 m2
Empty weight: 4,347 kg
Gross weight: 7,142 kg
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric J85-GE-21 afterburning turbojet engines, 16 kN thrust each dry, 22 kN with afterburner

Performance
Maximum speed: 1,741 km/h
Range: 1,406 km

Armament
Guns: 2 x 20 mm M39A2 cannons
Hardpoints: 7 hardpoints for AIM-9 Sidewinder 250 lb, 500 lb, 1000 lb, 2000lb, FFAR rocket and Zuni Rocket, Naplam bomb

Dornier Alpha Jet

History
The Royal Thai Air Force procured 25 Type 7 Attack Aircraft (B.J.7) Dornier Alpha Jet A from Germany for service at Squadron 231, Wing 23, Udon Thani in 2000. These Alpha Jet A attack aircraft were originally stationed. in the Luftwaffe and is still in use today.
General characteristics
Crew: 2
Length: 13.23 m
Wingspan: 9.11 m
Height: 4.19 m
Wing area: 17.5 m2
Empty weight: 3,515 kg
Gross weight: 5,000 kg
Powerplant: 2 × SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac 04-C5 turbofan engines, 13.24 kN thrust each

Performance
Maximum speed: 1,000 km/h
Range: 610 km

Armament
Guns: 1 x 27 mm Mauser BK-27 cannon in centreline gun pack
Hardpoints: 5 hardpoints for 2 x AIM-9 Sidewinders, 2 x AGM-65 Mavericks , CRV-7 Rocket and FFAR rocket and 250 lb, 500 lb, 1000 lb, 2000lb

LTV A-7E Corsair II

History
In 1995, the Royal Thai Navy purchased 14 A-7 E single-seat attack aircraft, 4 TA-7C two-seat aircraft, totaling 18 machines to be stationed in 104 Squadron, Wing 1 Royal Thai Air Force. Naval Aviation named in the Royal Thai Navy as attack type 1A (B.Jt.1A) before decommissioning during 2007
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 14.06 m
Wingspan: 11.8 m
Height: 4.9 m
Wing area: 34.83 m2
Empty weight: 8,676 kg
Gross weight: 19,050 kg
Powerplant: 1 × Allison TF41-A-2 non-afterburning turbofan engine, 15,000 lbf (66.7 kN) thrust

Performance
Maximum speed: 1,100 km/h
Range: 1,981 km

Armament
Guns: 1× M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm rotary cannon
Hardpoints: 6× under-wing and 2× fuselage pylon stations for mounting AIM-9 Sidewinder and FFAR Rocket Pod ,AGM-65 Maverick , and 250 lb, 500 lb, 1000 lb, 2000lb and naplam bomb

RANK VIII

Northrop F-5E Tiger II 1st Upgrade

History
Royal Thai Air Force first upgraded all of its F-5E/F in 1987 by Israeli company. The upgrade include new radar, new HUD, new computer-control weapon system, LN-39 INS, AN/ALE-40 Chaff & Flare dispenser and Python-3 air to air missile
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 14.6876 m
Wingspan: 8.13 m
Height: 4.077 m
Wing area: 17.3 m2
Empty weight: 4,347 kg
Gross weight: 7,142 kg
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric J85-GE-21 afterburning turbojet engines, 16 kN thrust each dry, 22 kN with afterburner

Performance
Maximum speed: 1,741 km/h
Range: 1,406 km

Armament
Guns: 2 x 20 mm M39A2 cannons
Hardpoints: 7 hardpoints for AIM-9 Sidewinder , Python-3 , 250 lb, 500 lb, 1000 lb, 2000lb, FFAR rocket and Zuni Rocket, Naplam bomb

Reference and Edited

Discussion

• Siam-Thailand Lineups For Japanese Tech Tree

Link

• Royal Thai Air Force
• Redirecting...
• Royal Thai Air Force Museum
• Wing of Siam vol.1 and 2

Edited

• add F-5E 1st upgrade.
• add the concept

[Fireraid233]

+1 I think it’s the best option. There is no hard controversy both have maintained the best relationship even before WW2. Thai was an ally and used Japanese equipment during WW2 and in modern times they are still close partners. +1

[Sodium_chloride]

+1 I will probably go back to play japanese plane because of this.

[Mahiwew]

-1 as independent but +1 as a bolster to Japan.
A very well made and comprehensive suggestion!

[Bonrath]

Is that an A-7? HECK YES, +1

[Kingtiez]

+1

[AVROVULCANXH558]

+1 as a Japanese subtree

[Knot_Sean]

A squadmate and I talked about the possibility of having North Korean Vehicles going to possibly China, while South Korean go to Japan, With that being said though, I think it’d he amazing to see this for the Japanese air tree though as most of the aircraft on this list would bolster japan up real well.

[GildyMenn21]

North Korea could either go to China or russia as it bought military from both countries.

However what connection does Japan have to South Korea?

[NiceNiti]

Aside from its colonial relation, which is quite a controversial thing and would make many Korean players uncomfortable if they were to see South Korean vehicles in JP techtree, JP and SK are considered as strategic allies for US, I think.

In my opinion, SK vehicles might be better in US Tech tree or have its own like Israel.

Anyway, I would love to see Thai vehicles as JP line-up. Thai players have been looking forward to see their vehicles and introductions to War Thunder Tech tree for quite a while now, even back when War Thunder was only about WW2 vehicles.

[GildyMenn21]

Thanks for explanation but i wanted to know his reasoning for as to why.
If South Korea and Japan agree upon mutual defense agreement then i would see it as a logical option but for now it’s illogical even if they are both are allied with US (not eachother) to face China’s aggression.

The US however is the most logical place for South Korea but it would be unnecessary with the amount of alternative options the US has, France is another optional country as they assisted South Korea in the development of the K30 pegasus, LAH heli and KUH-1 helicopter.

However i prefer a Unified Tree with North Korea which will bring tons of vehicles which are focused on Korean built and used hardware.

I do agree that Thailand is a suitable option for Japan (along Indonesia and Malaysia), not only were they in an alliance Japan also exported/donated arms to Thailand so theirs an connection between them.

[Nikolai_Kachorn]

Ramayana Decal in Royal Thai Air Force

The Royal Thai Air Force used the symbol of the Monkey Soldier in the Ramayana with all air division during the years 1939-1957, as detailed in the order amending the Air Force Code, No. 14, No. 100/4022, dated 29 July 1939 to change the emblem as follows:

1st Air Division uses the Sugriva emblem.

2nd Air Division uses the Angada emblem.

3rd Air Division uses the Nila emblem.

4th Air Division uses the Hanuman emblem.

5th Air Division uses the Jambavan emblem.

The squadron symbol uses an image frame as follows:
1st squadron : Use a mauveine purple circle frame (Thai : สีม่วงเม็ดมะปราง)
2nd squadron : Use a blue rhombus frame.
3nd squadron : Use a gray triangle frame.
writing the symbol of the Air Force in the middle of the symbol of the air division

Example on a Hawk75N with the Sugriva emblem in mauveine purple circle frame. This indicates that he is stationed in the 1st Squadron , 1st Air Division

Source

โขนพิพิธ

[Fizzy_Elf1]

there isnt much.

but the problem is that south korea is too small for its own tech tree, no one would want a united korea tech tree, and the US doesnt need a sub tree, most of which will be strangely close to their current tanks.

as such theres not much reason to add south korea, until you realize that japan, a nation thats more or less done for the time being for new vehicles, currently have a lot of gaps in their high tiers, a gap south korea could fill, as such the major reason for adding south korea to japan is solely for convenience

[GildyMenn21]

@Fizzy_Elf1

but the problem is that south korea is too small for its own tech tree,

The Ground Tree just offers so much but the Air Tree does however offer barely anything that’s why im in favor of an Unified Tree.

@Fizzy_Elf1

no one would want a united korea tech tree

According to who? You do know the United Korean Tree was passed for consideration.

@Fizzy_Elf1

and the US doesnt need a sub tree,

That’s something most of us already know. US is a logical place but it would be unnecessary as they have many other alternatives.

@Fizzy_Elf1

as such theres not much reason to add south korea, until you realize that japan, a nation thats more or less done for the time being for new vehicles, currently have a lot of gaps in their high tiers, a gap south korea could fill, as such the major reason for adding south korea to japan is solely for convenience

So you gonna ignore the alternative (logical) options that have been suggested and provided for Japan like this suggestion. As mentioned before Japan has exported arms to Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, 3 nations that have connections to Japan and can fill most of Japan needs for MBTs, LT’s, AA and CAS.

Japan can essentially become an ASEAN Tree potentially receiving more stuff to aid them, however i doubt some players care for the logical solution and continue on to insist of adding random nations (South Korea) to Japan.

[Nikolai_Kachorn]

RTAF Peace Naraesuan

The Royal Thai Air Force’s project to procure a new fighter aircraft after the Vietnam War began in 1979 when Royal Thai Air Force The F-5E/F fighter aircraft are being gradually stationed at 403 Squadron , Wing 4, and in addition, pilots have been sent to evaluate the performance of various fighter aircraft such as the F-16/79, F-20 and F-16A etc.

F-20 Tigershark and F-16/79

Later, in 1984, aircraft specialists of the United States Air Force A special lecture was held on 3 types of fighter aircraft suitable for the Royal Thai Air Force, consisting of the F-16A 100 fighter aircraft (can choose to use GE-100 or J-100 engines), F-16/79 (uses GE-100 or J-100 engines) Old model J-79) and F-20 TIGERSHAK at the Air Force meeting room RTAF Headquator with General of Royal Thai Air Force and RTAF officer came to listen. Including the F-20 being brought to perform a demonstration flight for the Royal Thai Air Force to view at the Royal Thai Air Force Headquarters. After that, it will travel to perform demonstration flights in Singapore and South Korea.

ACM.Arun Promthep, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces (at that time), visited the F-20 Tigershark at Don Muang RTAF Base.

In 1985, the Royal Thai Air Force selected and procured the F-16A/B fighter aircraft for use under the name of the “PEACE NARESUAN” project. and signed an LOA with General Dynamics, the manufacturer of the F-16 A/B fighter jet, to purchase 8 F-16A single-seat fighters and 4 F-16B two-seat fighters. According to the FMS military procurement project between the Royal Thai Air Force and the United States Air Force Ready to send pilots to conduct F-16A fighter flight training at the 58th Tactical Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base. State of Arizona, United States

Thai pilots training in the United States

During one period of building and waiting to receive the plane There is a lot of criticism regarding the engine. Because of the Air Force Ordered to build the aircraft but has not yet signed the contract to build the engine, which is unusual for aircraft procurement around the world. Normally, the F-16A/B will be equipped with the Pratt & Whitney F-100 PW100 turbofan engine. But the Royal Thai Air Force Still waiting for the development of a new engine model. The more modern Pratt & Whitney F-100, PW200 and PW220 turbofan engines. This makes the F-16A/B aircraft of the Thai Air Force have higher engine performance than the F-16A/B of other nations.

Pratt & Whitney F-100 Turbofan Engine

And in 1988, the Royal Thai Air Force held a ceremony to enter service of the F-16A/B aircraft of the “PEACE NARESUAN” project with the Prime Minister. and the Air Force Commander honored him as chairman of the ceremony at the Air Force Headquarters. with a large number of people interested Its name in Thailand is “Type 19 Fighter Aircraft” (B.Kh.19 A/B) (เครื่องบินขับไล่แบบที่ 19 ก/ข) Later, the PEACE NARESUAN project was established continuously 4 times, divided into F-16A/B Block 15 OCU “Peace Naresuan (1988)” and “Peace Naresuan II (1991)” F-16AM/BM “Peace Naresuan III (1996)” and “F-16 Block 15 ADF “Peace Naresuan IV (2002)” as well as received from the Singapore Air Force in the “Peace Carvin I (2004)” project.

Ceremony for commissioning the F-16A fighter aircraft in 1988

At present, the F-16A/B of the Royal Thai Air Force has undergone structural age improvements in the Falcon UP/STAR project, with Aviation Industry Co., Ltd.(Thailand) continuing to improve the structure of the F-16 A/B and entering service until now. The 30th Anniversary Peace Naresuan F-16A/B Fighting Falcon event was held on 13 June 2018.

F-16A with special 30th anniversary livery

Source

"รัชต์ รัตนวิจารณ์" ท้าวทองไหล: โครงการ “PEACE NARESUAN”
AAG_th บันทึกประจำวัน: พิธีครบรอบ ๓๐ปี เครื่องบินขับไล่ F-16A/B กองทัพอากาศไทย

[Optical_Ilyushin]

+1, would bring some very neat aircraft to the game, I’d love to see it!

[Victory_799]

Every single vehicle is foreign. Only very few are actually modified. Why would we want this? Japan already has a perfectly good amount of WW2 aircraft, and introducing copy-paste jets is not really helpful. If there were actual Thai aircraft, then I’d say sure, but since it’s 100% foreign copy-paste it’s a -1 from me.

[MAUSWAFFE]

While there is no completely new Thai jets, there is new variants that would be rather interesting, such as their modernized F-5s or Alpha jets.

Actual Thai aircraft are rare and quite low BR, but they exist too. Such as the RTAF-1 and RTAF-5

Spoiler

And let’s not forget that while WWII BRs for Japan are decent, there is still very few ground attack aircraft throughout the whole tree, a nd a severe lack of any aircraft type as soon as rank V starts. This subtree could help the tree with both of that, while also offering some good (and even more unique) ground and naval options too.

So I’d give this subtree a +1! (I could’ve sworn I did that already but apparently I didn’t…)

[Nikolai_Kachorn]

Thank you for your comments from another perspective.

I admit that this type of research may not seem very interesting because all Thai airplanes come from abroad. (Although it has been improved according to the needs of the Air Force), but in the matter of using aircraft produced purely from Thailand. It’s quite difficult. Because there is military assistance and purchasing is more cost effective than producing it yourself. Therefore, we see that there are a large number of orders for aircraft from abroad. (Including in many countries as well)

But with the variety of weapons of various types of Thai aircraft. and the strength of the ground attack, which can help support the Japanese tech tree that is lacking at this point Make this branch of research more interesting.

I admire you for saying this from another perspective. And I accept these criticisms and improve and correct them. Including searching for additional information in the future.

RTAF Prajadhipok B.Kh.5 (coming soon)

[AlvisWisla]

F-16A Block 15 OCU could replace F-16AJ as the ground-attack 12.0 with this sub-tree.