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Hello everyone We have already talked about aircraft. Let’s talk about the Ground Force branch. For this topic, it is a discussion for the Thai Ground tree branch in Japan. And brought to make suggestions and proposed as a sub-tree for everyone to read again. and will start presenting as follows.
The concept of merging the Thai ground sub-trees in Japan.
Since 1930, the Royal Thai Army has used combat vehicles from foreign countries. These combat vehicles include armored vehicles, tanks, and various types of tracked vehicles. with procurement from the national budget and received assistance from friendly countries. One of the tanks that the Thai Army has purchased is a Ha-Go tank (Type 85 Light Tank in Thai Services) from Japan. It played a role in the Thai Army’s invasion of Kengtung during World War II, the 1947 coup, and other political turmoil. and is still in use until decommissioned around 1957. The Ha-Go light tanks are also preserved at the Royal Thai Cavalry Center. Saraburi ( Video on Reference ) In addition, after World War II, there were many weapons from the Japanese army left in Thailand. Including the original weapons ordered by Thailand These weapons were then adapted to be mounted on vehicles such as the Type97 on T17E2 and 47mm naval gun on half track.
To this day, there are no tanks or weapons from Japan like before. But there is still military cooperation, including joint training. Various military cooperation such as Cobra gold every year, etc.
The main idea in this forum is mainly to increase the number and variety of cars. Including enhancing the anti-tank and anti-aircraft defense of Japan to be better than before.
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RANK I
Vickers 6 ton, Type B
History
In 1933, the Royal Thai Army ordered 10 “CardenLoyd 6 ton, Mk.E” light tanks from England. These vehicles, built by Vickers Armstrong, were officially named “Type 76 light tanks”. 12 more Vickers 6 Ton Type Bs were ordered in 1938, officially known as the “Type 81 light tanks”. All vehicles were retired in 1952. They played a role in the war by participating in the conflict between Thailand and Indochina between December 1940 and April 1941, especially at Ban Praw Battlefield.Specifications
Mass: 7.3 ton
Length: 4.88 m
Width: 2.41 m
Height: 2.16 m
Crew: 3
Performance
Engine: Armstrong Siddeley petrol 80–98 hp
Suspension: leaf spring bogie
Maximum speed: 22 mph
Armour:19 to 25 mm
Armament
Main armament: Type B 3-pdr 47 mm gun
Secondary armament: Type B 1 Vickers machine gun
M8 Greyhound
History
1957 The Royal Thai Army received 25 M8 armored vehicles from the Royal Thai Police. which plays a role in maintaining internal security While there are always political changes and the use of force against communist terrorists in the 4th Army Area and the 3rd Army Area.During 1971-1972, communist terrorists carried out violent attacks at Nan Province. The government therefore uses this armored car to protect the road construction for the Department of Highways. and when the situation resolved, he was discharged in the year 1973Specifications
Mass: 7.4 ton
Length: 4.70 m
Width: 2.31 m
Height: 1.91 m
Crew: 4
Performance
Engine: Hercules JXD 6 cylinder 4-cycle inline gasoline engine 110 hp
Suspension: Leaf spring
Maximum speed: 89 km/h
Armour: Up to 25 mm
Armament
Main armament: 1× 37 mm gun M6
Secondary armament: 1 × .50 M2 Browning machine gun 1 × .30 M1919 Browning machine gun
Type 76 SPAAG
History
After the revolution in 1932, the Siamese army ordered anti-aircraft guns from Vickers by installing QF-2 anti-aircraft guns on the Mk.IV Dragon carriage. And was put into service in 1933, using the official name “Type 76 Self-propelled anti Aircraft Gun”, used during the suppression of the Boworadet rebellion. It was also used during the Franco-Thai War and used in the defense of Bangkok concurrently with the “Type 78 Searchlight Truck” and was replaced in this role by the “Type 77 anti-aircraft artillery.” and used after World War II until being retired in 1957Specifications
Mass: 3.3 ton
Length: 4.01 m
Width: 2.06 m
Height: 1.88 m
Crew: 6
Performance
Engine: Armstrong Siddeley petrol 80–98 hp
Suspension: Leaf spring bogie
Maximum speed: 48 km/h
Armour: 5 to 10 mm
Armament
Main armament: QF 2-pounder Mark II ‘Pom-Pom’
T17E2 staghound
History
In 1949, Thailand ordered 25 Staghound armored vehicles, divided into 25 army vehicles and 23 police vehicles, using the official name “Type 92 Armored Car” with both regular models. and a modified version to use both the Japanese 20 mm Type 97 automatic cannon and the Danish Madsen 20 mm cannon. The Staghound was in use until 1959, so it was decommissioned and retired in 1972.
Specifications
Mass: 11 ton
Length: 5.45 m
Width: 2.75 m
Height: 2.20 m
Crew: 4
Performance
Engine: Armstrong Siddeley petrol 80–98 hp
Suspension: Leaf spring bogie
Maximum speed: 48 km/h
Armour: 5 to 10 mm
Armament
Main armament: 1 x Madsen 20 mm cannon (RTA Use) , 1 x 20 mm Type 97 automatic cannon and 2 × .50 M2 Browning machine gun (Police Use)
M3 Half-Track with 47 mm
History
During the Manhattan Rebellion of 1951, the Royal Navy saw M3 Hafl-track armored vehicles armed with a 47 mm hotchkiss turret and a Type 92 7.7 mm heavy machine gun. It is expected that the Navy has conducted a trial to install 47 mm naval guns that have been removed from old torpedo boats that have been retired. After the Manhattan Rebellion period, the use of this armored car was not shown again.
Specifications
Mass: 8.13 ton
Length: 6.17 m
Width: 2.22 m
Height: 2.26 m
Crew: 6
Performance
Engine: White 160AX 148 hp
Suspension: Front: semi-elliptic longitudinal leaf spring Rear: Vertical volute spring
Maximum speed: 72 km/h
Armour: 6–12 mm
Armament
Main armament: 1 x 47 mm Hotchkiss Gun
Secondary armament: 2 × Type 92 7.7 mm heavy machine gun
RANK II
M3 Half-Track with Bofors 105 mm
History
during the cold war The Royal Thai Army has experimentally modified the Type 80 Light Howitzer (Bofors H/37) during World War II to be installed on a M3 halftrack armored vehicle for use as a self-propelled artillery.
Specifications
Mass: 9.86 ton
Length: 6.17 m
Width: 2.22 m
Height: 2.26 m
Crew: 5
Performance
Engine: White 160AX 148 hp
Suspension: Front: semi-elliptic longitudinal leaf spring Rear: Vertical volute spring
Maximum speed: 72 km/h
Armour: 6–12 mm
Armament
Main armament: 1 x Bofors H/37
RANK III
FV101 Scorpion
History
The Scorpion is a light tank purchased by the Royal Thai Army from England. Stationed since 1978, using the official name “Type 21 Light Tank” has played a role in the defense of the country during the Thai-Lao border war, classified as “Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance”, used by cavalry reconnaissance units.
Specifications
Mass: 8.074 ton
Length: 5.288 m
Width: 2.134 m
Height: 2.102 m
Crew: 3
Performance
Engine: Cummins BTA 5.9-litre 190 hp
Suspension: Torsion bar
Maximum speed: 72.5 km/h
Armour: Aluminium armour, Cast and 1318b plate
Armament
Main armament: 1 x ROF 76mm L23A1 gun
Secondary armament: Coaxial 7.62 mm L43A1 machine gun / smoke grenades
Commando V-150
History
In 1977, the Thai Ministry of Defense considered selecting armored vehicles for the Royal Thai Army. The Royal Thai Navy, Royal Thai Air Force and the Royal Thai Police have set up a committee to consider and select a V-150 armored vehicle and proceed to purchase, in which the Army’s Version is armed with a 90 mm for use as an armored reconnaissance vehicle
Specifications
Mass: 9.8 ton
Length: 5.69 m
Width: 2.26 m
Height: 2.5 m
Crew: 5
Performance
Engine: Chrysler 361 eight-cylinder petrol 210 hp
Suspension: Independant, 4x4
Maximum speed: 100 km/h
Armour: .25 inch Cadaloy alloy steel
Armament
Main armament: 1x Cockerill Mk3 90mm cannon
Secondary armament: 1x 7.62mm MG3 machine gun
RANK IV
M41A3 Walker Bulldog
History
The M41 light tank has been in service with the Royal Thai Army since 1962. The United States supplied and supported 200 tanks during the Cold War. It is used to maintain peace in the country during the political turmoil in the country. and used to protect the northeastern border during the time the Vietnamese attacked the Thai border The M41A3 tank will be retired in 2022.
Specifications
Mass: 25.89 ton
Length: 5.81 m
Width: 3.19 m
Height: 2.72 m
Crew: 4
Performance
Engine: Continental AOS-895-3 six-cylinder air-cooled petrol 500 hp
Suspension: Torsion bar
Maximum speed: 72.4 km/h
Armour: .Welded steel/25.4 mm turret front/25 mm turret sides and rear/12.7 mm turret top/31.7 mm at 45° hull upper glacis plate/25.4 mm at 30° hull lower glacis plate/19 mm hull rear/9.25 mm hull floor
Armament
Main armament: 1x 76 mm M32A1 rifled cannon
Secondary armament: 1 x .30 caliber M37 machine gun 1 x .50 caliber Browning M2 roof-mounted machine gun
M151 with M40 Recoilless Rifle
History
during the Vietnam War The Royal Thai Army has deployed the M40 recoilless rifle installed on a ¼ ton M151 armored vehicle used to defeat communist terrorists. Including attacks on the Vietnamese border in Thailand. and war on the Thai-Laos border In Thailand, these vehicles are organized in the infantry battalion. and is still in use today.
Specifications
Mass: 1,100 kg
Length: 3,370 mm
Width: 1,630 mm
Height: 1,800 mm
Crew: 4
Performance
Engine: inline 4-cyl. 2.319 L 71 hp
Suspension: Independant, 4x4
Maximum speed: 105 km/h
Armament
Main armament: 1x M40 recoilless rifle
Secondary armament: M8C 12.7x77mm spotting rifle
RANK V
M163 VADS
History
The Royal Thai Army has ordered the M163 VADS, designated in the Thai official name as “Type 20 Vulcan Self-propelled anti Aircraft Gun”, acting as the firing unit of the anti-aircraft artillery battalion. and air defense against enemy low-level aircraft.
Specifications
Mass: 12.49 ton
Length: 4.86 m
Width: 2.85 m
Height: 2.9 m
Crew: 4
Performance
Engine: General Motors 6V53, 6-cylinder two-stroke diesel 212 hp
Suspension: torsion bar, 5 road wheels
Maximum speed: 64 km/h
Armour: Rolled 5083/5086 H32 aluminium, 29-45
Armament
Main armament: 20 mm M61 Vulcan Rotary cannon
M48A5 Patton
History
The Royal Thai Army purchased 105 M48A5 Patton tanks from the United States, starting in service since 1979, stationed in the Cavalry Battalion directly under the 2nd Infantry Division and 6th Infantry Division. The M48A5 has been the main tank of the Royal Thai Army for more than 20 years until the M-60 tank was used in conjunction with it. They also used to protect the eastern border in Prachin Buri Province.
Specifications
Mass: 52 tons
Length: 9.3 m
Width: 3.65 m
Height: 3.1 m
Crew: 4
Performance
Engine: Continental AV1790 V12, air-cooled, twin-turbo, diesel engine 750 hp (560 kW)
Suspension: Torsion bar
Maximum speed: 48 km/h
Armour: Hull Front 120 mm / Hull Side, front 76 mm / Hull Side, rear 51 mm / Hull rear 44 mm / Hull floor 25 mm / Turret Front 110 mm / Turret Side 76 mm / Turret Rear 50 mm
Armament
Main armament: 105 mm M68
Secondary armament: .50 cal M2 HB machine gun 7.62mm M240 machine gun
M60A1 Patton
History
In 1991, the Royal Thai Army ordered 53 M60A1 tanks in the US reserves, which are stationed in the 20th Cavalry Battalion and are in use today.
Specifications
Mass: 52.6 ton
Length: 6.946 m
Width: 3.631 m
Height: 3.27 m
Crew: 4
Performance
Engine: Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12, air-cooled twin-turbo diesel engine 750 hp
Suspension: Torsion bar
Maximum speed: 48 km/h
Armour: Upper glacis 109 mm at 65°/ Turret front equals 250 mm
Armament
Main armament: 105 mm M68
Secondary armament: .50 cal M2 HB machine gun 7.62mm M240 machine gun / smoke grenades
M113A2 with TOW
History
During the military parade in 1996, an M113A2 vehicle equipped with a TOW rocket was discovered participating in this parade. And from further investigations, it was found that the vehicles were used in the anti-tank company of the 2nd Infantry Division. There were 6 vehicles in use.
Specifications
Mass: 12.3 t
Length: 4.863 m
Width: 2.686 m
Height: 2.5 m
Crew: 5
Performance
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V53T, 6-cylinder diesel engine 275 hp
Suspension: Torsion bar
Maximum speed: 67.6 km/h , 5.8 km/h swimming
Armour: 5083 Aluminium Alloy 28–44 mm
Armament
Main armament: 1 x BGM-71 TOW
Secondary armament: .50 cal M2 HB machine gun
M901A3ITV
History
During the 2006 Thai coup d’état, the M901A3ITV appeared to control the peace in Bangkok along with other Armored Vehicle.The M901A3 ITV is expected to be delivered sometime in 1997 and is currently in service in 12th Mechanized Infantry Brigade Queen’s Guard
Specifications
Mass: 12 t
Length: 4.86 m
Width: 2.69 m
Height: 2.94 m targeting head stowed, 3.41 m head extended
Crew: 4
Performance
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V53T, 6-cylinder diesel engine 275 hp
Suspension: Torsion bar
Maximum speed: 67.6 km/h , 5.8 km/h swimming
Armour: 5083 Aluminium Alloy 28–44 mm
Armament
Main armament: 2 x M220A2 TOW 2 / smoke grenades
RANK VI
Commando Stingray
History
In 1985, the Royal Thai Army needed a new light tank. To be put into service in the 1st Cavalry Division, the Stingray tank was purchased. from the Cadillac Gage America and put into service 106 Stingray tanks, as well as tank cannons and spare parts. And entered service in 1989, called the official name “Type 32 Light Tank”,
Specifications
Mass: 22.6 ton
Length: 9.3 m
Width: 3 m
Height: 2.7 m
Crew: 4
Performance
Engine: Detroit Diesel Allison 8V-92TA, liquid cooled turbo charged 2-stroke V-8 diesel engine 535 hp
Suspension: Independent trailing arm torsion bar
Maximum speed: 23 mm
Armour: 23 mm
Armament
Main armament: L7 LRF 105 mm rifled tank gun
Secondary armament: .50 cal M2QCB machine gun 7.62mm M240T machine gun / smoke grenades
M60A3TTS
History
The Royal Thai Army ordered 125 M60A3TTS tanks through the FMS program, which received 125 tanks from the US reserve and entered service in 1996, with the mission of enhancing border defense. during the Preah Vihear temple dispute between Thailand and Cambodia Because Cambodian T-55 and BTR60 tanks were discovered close to the Thai border in 2011.
Specifications
Mass: 54.6 ton
Length: 6.946 m
Width: 3.631 m
Height: 3.27 m
Crew: 4
Performance
Engine: Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12, air-cooled twin-turbo diesel engine 750 hp
Suspension: Torsion bar suspension
Maximum speed: 48 km/h
Armour: Upper glacis 109 mm at 65°/ Turret front equals 250 mm
Armament
Main armament: M68E1 105 mm
Secondary armament: 7.62×51mm NATO M240 machine gun / .50 BMG (12.7×99mm) M85/ smoke grenades
M41 Stingray
History
In the magazine “Samorabhum” wrote a column on the experimental installation of the turret and combat system of the Stingray tank to be installed on the chassis of the M41A3 tank of the Royal Thai Army. In experiments, the size of the Stingray and M41A3 turret rings can be mounted together. But it may have to modify some components because the new turret is lower than the M41A3 and the ammunition load is less because the ammo rack cannot be used the same way due to the different calibers. After installation, it was found that the car had a larger size. But can be exchanged for more intense, more accurate shooting and a much better aiming system
Specifications
Mass : 25.89 ton
Length : 5.81 m
Width : 3.19 m
Height : 2.72 m
Crew : 4
Performance
Engine : Continental AOS-895-3 six-cylinder air-cooled petrol 500 hp
Suspension : Torsion bar
Maximum speed : 72.4 km/h
Armour : .Welded steel 25.4 mm at 30° hull lower glacis plate/19 mm hull rear/9.25 mm hull floor
Armament
Main armament : L7 LRF 105 mm rifled tank gun
Secondary armament : .50 cal M2QCB machine gun 7.62mm M240T machine gun / smoke grenades
BTR-3RK
History
In the year 2007, the Royal Thai Army signed an order for BTR 3E1 armored vehicles from Ukraine. The Royal Thai Army has a total of 238 BTR-3s, divided into the first batch of procurement in 2016. 2007, 96 cars, 2nd lot in 2011, 121 cars and 3rd lot in 2013, another 21 cars, consisting of transport version Anti-tank missile launcher version Commander version, Medical version and Mortar mounted 81 and 120 mm version, with a total of 12 BTR-3RK models.
Specifications
Mass : 16.5 ton
Length : 7.850m
Width : 2.900m
Height : 2.774m
Crew : 3
Performance
Engine : MTU 6R106TD21 Diesel Engine 326hp
Suspension : Independant, 8x8
Maximum speed : 85 km/h
Armour : Welded steel
Main armament : 4 x Stugna-P (Skif)
Secondary armament : 1 x Kharkiv Morozov DB KT-12.7 (NSVT) / smoke grenades
DTI AAPC
History
In 2016, the Royal Thai Navy together with Defense Technology Institute (Thai) conducted research and design of 8x8 wheeled armored vehicles for the mission of the Marine Corps Command. Which this wheeled armored vehicle has been carried out since research and design, assembly, trial testing by DTI and user agencies in 2018-2021, where DTI AAPC vehicles have been certified by the faculty. The committee sets standards for armaments in 2021, with the AAPC 8x8 being used in the 2nd wave amphibious landings.
Specifications
Mass : 16.5 ton
Length : 7.37 m
Width : 2.86 m
Height : 2.35 m
Crew : 3
Performance
Engine : Caterpillar C9 450 hp
Suspension : 8x8 Hydropneumatic Double wishbone suspension
Maximum speed : 80.33 km/h
Armour : NATO Level 2b (STANAG 4569)
Main armament : 1 x Mk44 Bushmaster II 30x173mm
Secondary armament : 1 x 7.62mm coaxial machine gun / smoke grenades
RANK VII
M60A3 TIFCS
History
In 2015, the Royal Thai Army commissioned Elbit Systems, Israel. Implemented a comprehensive upgrade of the M60A3 to give the M60A3 the ability to operate day and night. By changing the two main systems of the M60 A3 tank, the Thermal Imaging Fire Control System (TIFCS) has an Auto Tracking mode that can automatically capture and track targets. It stays locked on to the target no matter which direction the target is moving, and the Electric Gun/Turret Driving System (EGTDS) on the turret roof is equipped with a HMA (Head Mirror Assembly) system. There is also an Index Loader system for reloading ammunition. Makes the loader reload easier, more convenient and faster than before. As for the M68 105 mm cannon, a new temperature-controlled casing was also replaced. received in 2016
Specifications
Mass : 54.6 ton
Length : 6.946 m
Width : 3.631 m
Height : 3.27 m
Crew : 4
Performance
Engine : Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12, air-cooled twin-turbo diesel engine 750 hp
Suspension : Torsion bar suspension
Maximum speed : 48 km/h
Armour : Upper glacis 109 mm at 65°/ Turret front equals 250 mm
Armament
Main armament : M68E1 105 mm
Secondary armament : 7.62×51mm NATO M240 machine gun / .50 BMG (12.7×99mm) M85 / smoke grenades
BTR-3E1
History
In the year 2007, the Royal Thai Army signed an order for BTR 3E1 armored vehicles from Ukraine. The Royal Thai Army has a total of 238 BTR-3s, divided into the first batch of procurement in 2016. 2007, 96 cars, 2nd lot in 2011, 121 cars and 3rd lot in 2013, another 21 cars, consisting of transport version Anti-tank missile launcher version Commander version, Medical version and Mortar mounted 81 and 120 mm version, with a total of 200 BTR-3RK models.
Specifications
Mass : 16.5 ton
Length : 7.850m
Width : 2.900m
Height : 2.774m
Crew : 3
Performance
Engine : MTU 6R106TD21 Diesel Engine 326hp
Suspension : Independant, 8x8
Maximum speed : 85 km/h
Armour : Welded steel
Armament
Main armament : 1 x ZTM-1 30mm autocannon, and a launcher for a pair of Kyiv DB Barrier anti-tank missiles.
Secondary armament : 1 x coaxial 7.62 machine gun, / smoke grenades
T-84 Oplot-T
History
In 2011, the Royal Thai Army ordered 49 T-84 Oplot-T tanks from Ukraine with modified components such as radio communication equipment. and air conditioning system to suit the climate of Thailand that is different from Ukraine The delivery of the first 5 tanks began in 2013 until 2018, because the battle in Ukraine in 2014 caused the tank production and delivery to Thailand to be delayed.
Specifications
Mass : 51 ton
Length : 7.075 m
Width : 3.400 m
Height : 3.400 m
Crew : 3
Performance
Engine : KMDB 6TD-2E opposed piston 6-cylinder 12 pistons diesel 1,200 hp
Suspension : Torsion bar
Maximum speed : 70 km/h
Armour : modular composite, ERA, APS
Armament
Main armament :1 x 125 mm smoothbore KBA-3 cannon
Secondary armament : 1 × 12.7 mm KT-12.7 1 × 7.62 mm KT-7.62 / smoke grenades
R600 and AFV-420 on RANK VI and VII
Panus R600
History
At the Defense & Security 2019 event, Phanat Assembly Company Limited has brought the R600 8×8 wheeled armored vehicle to launch at the event. It has been designed to be used for many different missions. And has been designed to install an anti-aircraft system and a 105 mm and 120 mm tank artillery turret.
Specifications
Mass : 25 ton
Length : 8.4 m
Width : 3.2 m
Height : 2.75 m
Crew : 3 - 5
Performance
Engine : Cummins 600 hp
Suspension : Independent
Maximum speed : 110 km/h
Armour : Stanag 4569 Lv.2 (Up to Lv.3 Option)
Armament
105 mm Turret Type: Cockerill XC-8 105HP Turret with 105 L/51mm rifled x1 coaxial 7.62mm MG
120 mm turret type: HITFACT 120 mm turret 120/45 Smoot Bore HP with Muzzle break x1 coaxial 7.62mm MG
Anti-aircraft Turret Type: Atilgan Turret equipped with 1x 12.7 mm and 8 x FIM-92 Stinger
Panus AFV420
History
At the Defense & Security 2019 event, Phanas Assembly Company Limited, in addition to bringing the R600 8×8 wheeled armored vehicle, was launched at the event. There was also a 4x4 AFV420 armored vehicle that was showcased at the event. It was modified from an earlier vehicle (HMV-420 and from the experimental HMV-150 a modified V-150) on the recommendation of the thai armed force.
Specifications
Mass : 25 ton
Length : 6.7 m
Width : 2.6 m
Height : 2.75 m
Crew : 3 - 5
Performance
Engine : Cummins 420
Suspension : Independent Double Wishbones with Coil Spring
Maximum speed : 110 km/h
Armour : Ballistic Level 2-3 Add-on Armor/Blast Level1-3b Add-on Armor
Armament
30 mm Turret Type: ASELSAN NEFER 30mm with 30mm Mk44 30x173mm ,7.62mm FN MAG58 / M240 Machine Gun
Anti-aircraft Turret Type: Atilgan Turret equipped with 1x 12.7 mm and 8 x FIM-92 Stinger
Anti-Tank Type: Serdar anti-tank missile launching system with 2 x Skif Anit Tank Missile and 1 x 12.7 mm , 1 x 7.62 mm machine gun
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