Thailand confirms receipt of new Chinese RA3 anti-artillery radar Aug 9, 2016
The Thailand Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it is receiving new RA3 Artillery Locating and Fire Correction Radar, developed by China North Industries Corporation (officially abbreviated as Norinco).
The new RA3 anti-artillery radar by Norinco was spotted during official visit at Artillery Brigade Camp in Mueang Lopburi District.
The Norinco RA3 Radar is a Chinese active electronically scanned array counter-battery radar designed to locate hostile artillery, rocket and ground-to-ground missile launchers immediately after firing, and to support friendly artillery by guiding counter-battery fire.
RA3 radar can also be applied in adjusting firing of friendly weapons or rockets. With a slight modification to software parameters, the radar can also be used to detect and track low flying targets such as light aircraft, helicopters and RPVs.
In addition, it is equipped with an optical infrared system and sound measuring systems that enable Chinese troops to discover an enemy’s stealth attack.
RA3 systems have been mounted on a Volvo FM 400 chassis.
La Royal Thaï Air Force (RTAF) a réceptionné ses quatre premiers Lockheed-Martin F-16 multirôles modernisés. L'exercice 'Pitch Black' 2016, un exercice de combat aérien multilatéral organisé par la Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) à Darwin,a été l’occasion de testé les « Fighting Falcon » améliorés de la RTAF.
Si les performances de base de l'avion sont restées inchangées, les améliorations du radar et de l’avionique permettent d’accélérer les capacités de détections et de la vision de la menace. Par ailleurs, l’intégration du missile air-air Diehl BGT Défense IRIS-T (Infrared System-Tail Imaging commande) et doté d’une capacité vectorielle permet dorénavant d'intercepter des cibles sur une plage de 25 km à une vitesse maximale de Mach 3. La RTAF a décidé d’utiliser sur l’ensemble de sa flotte de F-16 le nouveau missile qui équipait déjà les Gripen C/D.
Modernisation des F-16 :
Les F-16 A/B Block 15 sont en service en Thaïlande depuis 1987, au nombre de 55 appareils. La modernisation prévoit de porter les appareils au standard Block 55.
Northrop-Grumman a reçu un contrat pour la modernisation avec un nouveau radar, soit l’APG-38(V) 9 en remplacement de l’APG-66. Ce nouveau radar bien que doté d’une antenne classique à balayage mécanique offre 33% de capacité de détection en plus que l’ancienne version en mode air-air et air-sol. Il dispose d’un mode d’ouverture synthétique et permet une cartographie plus efficace. Ce nouveau radar est également plus léger et dispose d’une meilleure capacité de refroidissement. Les coûts de maintenance sont également plus faibles à hauteur de 45%.
Autres améliorations, les F-16 thaï sont doté d’un nouvel interrogateur IFF AN/APX-113 de BAe Systems avec un nouveau Transpondeur. La protection des appareils n’a pas été oubliée, ils seront doté du distributeur de leurres AN/ALE-47 ainsi que du système de gestion de guerre électronique AN/ALQ-213 de Terma System. Sans oublier l’arrivée du missile Diehl BGT Défense IRIS-T.
Samutprakarn-based shipbuilder Marsun has completed a series of sea trials on the country's first M58 patrol boat Laemsing (561) in preparation for delivery to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), the company confirmed with IHS Jane's on 26 August.
The trials were conducted in the Gulf of Thailand from mid-August and included maximum speed tests, turning radius verifications, crash stop tests, and an endurance validation said the company.
Laemsing , which is the largest patrol vessel to be built by Marsun to date, was launched in August 2015 at the RTN-owned Thonburi Naval Dockyard in Bangkok.
The vessel has an overall length of 58 m, an overall beam of 9.3 m, and a hull draught of 2.5 m. Powered by three Caterpillar 3516C diesel engines, the 520-tonne platform can attain a top speed of 28 k, and a standard range of 2,500 n miles at 15 kt.
Defensive capability is provided for by one 76/62 mm Oto Melara main gun, one stern-facing 30 mm cannon, and two 12.7 mm machine guns.
Laemsing is scheduled for delivery to the RTN later this year. The vessel is expected to take on search-and-rescue, fishing areas enforcement, and other constabulary duties once in service.
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US Navy and Royal Thai Navy Procuring Additional MK 54 torpedoes from Raytheon
Raytheon Company has been awarded a $37,723,774 firm-fixed-price, fixed-price-incentive, cost and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the procurement of MK 54 lightweight torpedo common parts kits; MK 54 Mod 0 lightweight torpedo kits; and MK 54 exercise fuel tanks, spares, production support material, engineering support, and hardware repair support.
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Areas of the world riddled with natural disasters and cursed by the secondary effects of mother nature’s wrath demand a responsive force that thinks, trains and plans ahead.
An exercise bringing together those very forces from 18 nations’ military and government organizations kicked off Sept. 5, 2016 at 14th Military Circle, Chonburi Province, Thailand. ASEAN Exercise 16-3 commenced with a fitting demonstration of an earthquake-induced collapsed building Search and Rescue operation.
Helicopters from Japan, Russia, Singapore and Thailand roared toward the airfield, dispatching fast-rope rescue teams and airlifting casualties. Meanwhile, teams on the ground moved casualties from the “hot zone,” a simulated collapsing building, to the “warm zone,” the immediate safety of an open field, and triaged according to casualty condition.
Teams from the Indian Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Royal Thai Army moved casualties secured on backboards swiftly to the pickup zone or field hospital. It was a grand display of pre-planned, coordinated and rehearsed disaster response, reinforcing the pay-off of the very familiarity and training this exercise will focus on.
“This exercise is intended to foster cooperation and to share experience, information and skills among military medics of the ASEAN member states and plus countries, while fostering capabilities of military units in the region through joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations,” said General Prawit Wongsuwon, Kingdom of Thailand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, during the opening ceremony.
AEx 16-3 is an opportunity for different nations to apply and hone common standard operating procedures and diversify each other’s capabilities for the inevitable calamities of the volatile Indo-Asia-Pacific.
A U.S. contingent of approximately 25 personnel from U.S. Pacific Command; U.S. Army Pacific; U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and Pacific Air Forces will work alongside the other nations in both the command post and field training exercises conducting medical planning, air medical evacuation, military medicine and chemical/ biological/ radiological/ nuclear defense.
Approximately 2,000 personnel are participating in the exercise from the 10 ASEAN member states Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam and “plus” countries Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Russia. “This is considered an important milestone of defense cooperation,” Wongsuwon lauded the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Plus program, which, “which helps maintain peace, stability and security in the region.”
Humbling reminders of the significance of combined joint disaster response training come in the form of approximately 100 natural disasters on average each year in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. Sharing and honing real-world, on the ground, tactical and operational response capabilities facilitates effective, efficient response in a merciless environment.
La Thaïlande va encore accroitre sa flotte de Caracal. Airbus Helicopters a annoncé, le 4 octobre 2016, une nouvelle commande pour deux appareils supplémentaires pour la force aérienne thaïlandaise (Royal Thai Air Force).
Bangkok a déjà commandé six H225M Caracal (Anciennement baptisé EC725) dans le cadre de deux commandes notifiées en 2012 et 2014. Les quatre premiers appareils ont été livrés en 2015 et deux autres doivent être transférés d'ici la fin de l'année 2016. Les deux H225M qui viennent d'être commandés doivent être livrés en 2019.
Les Caracal thaïlandais sont équipés pour les missions de sauvetage et notamment pour le CSAR, le sauvetage en zone de combat. Ils embarquent notamment un système électro-optique et un phare de recherche. Ces appareils peuvent aussi être employés comme hélicoptères de manoeuvre pour le transport de troupes ou de matériel.
La Thaïlande a également commandé cinq hélicoptères H145M d'Airbus Helicopters pour sa force navale. Les deux premiers appareils de ce type ont été livrés en avril 2016.
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RTN Held a Ceremony to Take Delivery of Five New Helicopter into the Naval Aviation
12 November 2016
Five Airbus Helicopters EC645T2 of the Royal Thai Navy (all photos : Royal Thai Navy)
On November 10, 2016 at 13:20 am, Air Naval Commander, presided over the ceremony of five new air transport helicopter (transport helicopter model EC645 T2) active in Navy Helicopter Squadron.
The Navy signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters Ltd of France to supply 5 EC645 T2 helicopters for use in air transport missions and naval support ship operations, including search and rescue of victims at sea and on land. A device for moving patients and victims in the sea as well as moving patients from the ship to land.
The EC645 T2 helicopter is features two 1788-horsepower engine with a width of 7.86 meters, in length 13.63 meters, high, 3.1 meters, empty weight 2.385 kg maximum payload of 3,700 kg, a top speed of 150 knots (270 km/hour), maximum altitude of 20,000 feet, max range 648 km. The helicopter installed with 7.62mm machine gun, helicopters can carry up to eight people.
The helicopter model EC645 T2 represents a light helicopter which has been upgraded in transmission (gear) and the rotor, tail-coated (fenestron) to increase the safety of landing and in flight and reduce noise and vibration. For the cockpit all in digital formats, Night Vision Goggle compatible with camera systems can operate at night, with computer-controlled positioning systems - a target with a laser pointer. display and infrared - electrolyte optics, and notification system for pilots it can operate in sea.
The five all weather helicopters are service in 202 Squadron Royal Flying Squadron, 2nd Division of Naval Aviation Fleet.
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RTAF Gripen Equipped with LITENING GIII Pod
23 November 2016
RTAF Gripen C/D (photo : Saab)
Royal Thai Air Force taken delivery of LITENING GIII Pod.
Earlier, RTAF ordered the Sniper ATP to be equipped with F-16AM/BM of 403 sqn. At the same time, ThaiArmedForce.com received report that RTAF also ordered the LITENING GIII for Gripen.
Litening III pod on Gripen D (photo : SAAF)
Official photos from Wing7 - the RTAF Gripen home base - confirm its existent of the pod in which pilots and technician are currently receive the training with the pod.
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Reference Price for S26T Submarine Announced
03 Januari 2017
S-26T submarine of the Royal Thai Navy (all photos : TAF)
The Royal Thai Navy announced the reference price for its S26T submarine procurement program at the cost of 13.5 billion Baht or 376.86 million USD.
The deal will consist of one Chinese-made S26T submarine as well as weapon system, support, spare parts, associated equipment, documents, trial activities, fuel, lubricating oil, training, transfer of technology, handover and delivery activities, and related customs formalities. This order will exempt from import tariff.
The final proposal should be submitted by 19 Jan 2017. But the Royal Thai Navy clearly stated that they want to procure the S26T only, so one bidder is expected.
All administration process should be completed by the first quarter of 2017 and the contract is expected to be signed no later than second quarter.
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JAS-39 Gripen of Royal Thai Air Force crashes during air show, pilot killed
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A JAS-39 Gripen fighter jet of Royal Thai Air Force crashed during a Children’s Day air show in Hat Yai, Songkhla province, on Saturday. The pilot was killed.
That was reported by bangkokpost.com.
Families were gathered at the airport in the southern city of Hat Yai to watch the show put on for Thailand’s annual Children’s Day.
The crash reportedly occurred when the pilot was performing a surprise attack manoeuvre.
“The Prime Minister has expressed his condolences to (the) pilot, his family and the Royal Thai Air Force,” said Major General Werachon Sukondhapatipak.
Thailand Looks to Buy 12 Mi-17V5 Helicopters to Replace the CH-47D Chinook
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Feb 14, 2017
Mil Mi-17 of the Royal Thai Army at Khon Kaen
Thailand looks to ordered 12 transport helicopters Mi-17V5 from Russia to replace the CH-47D Chinook of US-made.
That was reported by baodatviet.vn.
Thailand wants to buy helicopters Mi-17V5 Russia, first of all to carry out remedial works to natural disasters and emergencies, as well as to ensure the deployment of troops. That was said Royal Thai Army, General Thirachay Nakvanit.
Russian defense industry reported, that Thailand is in talks with Russia to buy a second batch of Mil Mi-17V5 helicopters (NATO reporting name “Hip”), in addition to the six aircraft it already has.
Mi-17V-5 is a military transport variant in the Mi-8/17 family of helicopters. It is produced by Kazan Helicopters, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters.
Designed to transport cargo inside the cabin and on an external sling, the Mi-17V-5 is one of the world’s most advanced helicopters. It can also be deployed in troop and arms transport, fire support, convoy escort, patrol, and search-and-rescue (SAR) missions.
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RTA Ordered 34 NORINCO ZBL-09
26 Maret 2017
Norinco ZBD 09 (photo : Tank Encyclopedia)
RTA ordered ZBL-09 from NORICO to be commissioned in the Cavalry Unit
Foreign correspondent said to TAF in LIMA 2017 yesterday that the Royal Thai Army signed the order to buy 34 ZBL-09 8x8 and 12,506 30 mm round from China's NORICO.
ZBL-09 can be compared to BTR-3E1 earlier procured and deployed in the infantry units. RTA will buy one battalion of ZBL-09 and aim for 2020 delivery at the price of 1.695 mil USD each. TAF believe that this order is a part of the 400 million Baht project to upgrade the RTA maintenance factory to be able to maintain and refurbish all Chinese-made vehicle in RTA, including VT-4 tank, Type-85 and ZBL-09. Thy aim to become the regional center for Chinese vehicle maintenance.
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has chosen domestic company Panus Assembly to modernise its V-150 4x4 armoured vehicles. To be re-designated as the HMV-150, they will be equipped with various weapons, feature thicker armour and have a higher performance. (Shephard)
Thai Navy has handed the V-150 armored wheeled vehicle to Panus Assembly, a domestic company. The modernization is called the HMV-150.
The car has thicker armor, and with higher performance. The new structure is designed to be strong and comfortable in the interior space. The HMV-150 weighs 16 tons. The car is 6.5 meters long and 2.5 meters wide. Armor side and roof top 12 mm thick, under the 16 mm thick belly, protects the surrounding fire and protects the explosives well.
Conveyor models equipped with armored fortresses around the body. The truck version is equipped with automatic weapons. Controlling the shot from the inside of the car.
Panus has experience building the Phantom 380-X1 wheeled APC for the the Royal Thai Marine Corps (photo : Shephard)
Replacing the Cummins isle +350 8.9 liters Euro 3 with 350 horsepower, giving the car a top speed of 110 km/h. Alison 4500 sp 6 speed automatic transmission. The 3.5-meter narrower version of the revised Commando V-150, the new HMV-150, will allow the army to operate the car for decades.
With the efficiency and capacity equivalent to modern armored wheeled tires. Also, save on new car financing. The important thing is that we can do it locally. Make maintenance and repair work done quickly and conveniently. It also promotes the domestic manufacturing industry and factories.
Thailand orders additional Chinese tanks worth $58 million
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VT4 main battle tank . Photo by Blue Steel Books
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has ordered the additional 10 VT4 main battle tanks from China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) worth $58 million, a government spokesman said.
That was reported by reuters.com.
The new Chinese-made VT4 main battle tanks to replace old U.S. M41 light tanks in service with the Royal Thai Army.
“These tanks will replace the M41 tanks, which are small and old,” Sansern Kaewkamnerd told reporters.
Thailand has used the U.S. M41 light tanks since World War II, said Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan.
Relations have been strengthening between China and the United States’ oldest ally in Southeast Asia, particularly since ties with the United States cooled after a 2014 coup.
According to Reuters, Thailand also ordered 28 tanks from China last year.
China also promotes VT4 main battle tanks in Middle East
The VT4 (also named MBT-3000) is an export version is a new generation of main battle tank designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company NORINCO.
The main armament of the VT4 consists of 125mm smoothbore gun fitted with a thermal sleeve and fume extractor. The VT4 has a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver. The 52-tonnes VT4 can run a maximum road speed of 70 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 500 km. The VT4 can ford a depth of 4 to 5 m with preparation and a trench of 2.7m. The tank can climb a gradient of 60% and a vertical obstacle of 1.2m maximum.
Thailand’s military government has proposed a defence budget of THB222.4 billion (USD6.5 billion) for 2018, representing a year-on-year increase of about 5%.
New documents published by the budget bureau show that the 2018 defence budget amounts to 7.7% of total government spending in the year.
The budget was approved by the National Assembly on 8 June and will come into effect in October 2017.
A breakdown of the new defence budget was not announced but Jane’s understands that it features an increase in funding for operations, which will be directed to tackling long-running insurgency in the south of the country.
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Thailand confirms order of VN-1 APCs from China
Jon Grevatt - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
15 June 2017
The Thai government has confirmed that it will spend THB2.3 billion (USD68 million) on procuring an initial batch of 34 8x8 VN-1 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) from China. The vehicles – produced by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) – will be supplied to the Royal Thai Army (RTA) before the end of the decade.
While Jane’s understands that the VN-1 order progressed through official channels earlier this year, the government announced on 15 June that funding for the purchase will be sourced from the defence budgets over the next four fiscal years.
The acquisition includes the vehicle’s standard 30 mm cannon, a 7.62 mm co-axial machine gun, and ammunition.
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The arrival of the Oplot MBT # 21-25 Thailand Army
19 Juni 2017
The arrival of the T-84 Oplot tank AD Thailand(photos : Oung Apicha)
On June 13, and then at the Sattahip naval base has come up five tanks Oplot Thailand Army order of Ukraine. The fifth tank will complement the 20 tanks Oplot has come earlier so that Thailand had received a total of 25 T-84 Oplot tank.
Contract procurement unit 49 tanks of the T-84 Oplot signed in November 2011, however the constraints of war with Russia led to the production of the tank encountered many obstacles.
Ukraine pledged to complete all orders T-84 tank Thailand this year, and then when you're done testing delivery to Thailand will be accepted at the latest in 2018.
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Safran and Thai Aviation Industries to Support Royal Thai Armed Forces Helicopter Engines
21 Juni 2017
H225M of the Royal Thai Air Force (photo : wwc234)
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) during International Paris Air Show to support helicopter engines operated by Royal Thai Armed Forces.
Royal Tai Armed Forces are operating Makila-powered H225M and Arriel-powered fleet of H125M, H145M, AS365N3+ and H155 in operation within the Royal Thai Air Force, Army, Navy, Police and Survey Department.
This MOU marks a new milestone between Safran and TAI after the signature earlier this year of a Global Support Package (GSP) to support Makila 2A1 engines operated by the Royal Thai Air Force.
Safran aims to deliver world-class services to guarantee engine availability; thus demonstrating that the GSP model is particularly well-suited to supporting the engine fleets of modern air forces.
H145M of the Royal Thai Navy (photo : Airbus Helicopters)
This long-term agreement will be executed through TAI, the main aircraft repair and maintenance service provider in Thailand for the Royal Tai Armed Forces and Police. TAI, in partnership with Safran, will provide helicopter engine line maintenance, depot repair, inventory management and technical support expertise to ensure availability of the Safran Helicopter Engines' fleet in operation.
The Safran GSP contract optimizes turboshaft availability and enables military and parapublic operators to focus on their core activities. It guarantees availability at a fixed price per engine flying hour and provides the customer with high levels of autonomy and budget control.
Safran Helicopter Engines supports its 243 customers in Southeast Asia and Indian subcontinent through its Singapore-based subsidiary Safran Helicopter Engines Asia.
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Thailand’s First Win MPV Secures New Deal
23 Juni 2017
Thai military orders 13 First Win MPV-multipurpose vehicle (photo : Chaiseri)
Thai military vehicle manufacturer Chaiseri has secured an order from the military government’s Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) to supply an updated version of its 4x4 First Win multipurpose vehicle (MPV).
The contract – the latest in a series of military vehicle contracts in Thailand – comprises 13 vehicles, which will be used by ISOC in security and paramilitary applications, Jane’s understands. The vehicles supplied to the ISOC will be designated First Win 2, an updated version of the original platform featuring additional protection systems.
The value of the deal has not been disclosed.
The vehicle is already in operation with the Royal Thai Army (RTA) and Thailand’s Ministry of Justice’s Department of Special Investigation.
Production and Testing of the VT4 MBT of the Royal Thai Army at Norinco China
31 Juli 2017
Produstion and testing of VY-4/MBT-3000 for Royal Thai Army (all photos : AAG)
A special documentary of CCTV in China, broadcast on July 28th. Reported on the development of China's new main tank on the occasion of the People's Liberation Army Day on August 1, the CCTV special report released the production line. Road and terrain testing Include the test of artillery tank of the main tank. VT4 (MBT-3000) manufactured by Norinco plant in China.
It is known that the main VT4 Chinese tank is the export customer country 28 cars in the amount of Baht 4,984 million contracted in the year 2016 and the second set of 11 cars, about 2 billion baht in the fiscal year 2017. As seen in the documentary footage, it is seen that the main VT4 tank in dark green primer composition was completed, tested in terrain and tested the artillery tank and then reached the 16th car by installing the latest vehicle prototype systems. For example, a Heavy Weapon Station, and at least one tank with a three-color camouflage like the Woodland NATO, which corresponds to the information that the unit was supposed to destroy. The 6th Cavalry Battalion 6th Cavalry Regiment 3rd Cavalry Brigade
The VT4 main tank system shown in the image is very modern. By the station, the commanding officer and the gunner station had a color display. Equipped with the Battlefield Management System, the same level as the new mainstream tanks, the M1A2, Leopard 2A7, Leclerc and T-90MS, etc. (with or without the same level of performance). With production rates such as those shown in the documentary, it is possible that China will be able to deliver its first VT4 main tank to the Army. Thailand this year and the technology transfer, which is faster and more modern than the mainstream Oplot tank from Ukraine, which was provided before.
Since being given the first car of the year 2014, the 2nd Cavalry Battalion The Oplot maintains 25 main infantry divisions, which also replace the main M48A5. It also includes the M60A3 Main Tank upgrade by the Israeli Elbit Systems Company of the 5th Cavalry Battalion, the 2nd Cavalry Corps, which is equipped with a color display for shooting in the car.
To be upgrade with the budget is available 2014 is now the 2nd Cavalry Battalion. The Oplot maintains 25 main infantry divisions, which also replace the main M48A5. It also includes the M60A3 main battle tank of the 5th Cavalry Battalion,upgrade by the Israeli company Elbit Systems in the 2nd Cavalry Corps, which is equipped with a color display for shooting in the car. To be upgrade when budget is available.
Bangkok, le gouvernement thaïlandais a dégagé un projet visant prolonger 14 avions de combat Northrop F-5E « Tiger II » de Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) pour un montant estimé à 96 millions de dollars américains, faute de mieux.
Selon le programme la mise à niveau devrait être effectuée par Thai Aviation Industries (TAI), une société appartenant à l'État, et comprendra l'acquisition de systèmes acquis auprès d'entreprises israéliennes telles que Rafael Advanced Defense Systems et Elbit Systems. Ce projet qui concerne 14 avions se décline de la manière suivante : 4 appareils seront complètement modernisés, tandis que les 10 autres seront soumis à des travaux de modernisation axés sur le remplacement du système radar de l'avion non encore modernisé.
Modernisation des F-5 en Thaïlande :
La Thaïlande possède une flotte de 32 avions de combat Northrop F-5 E/F « Tiger II » acquis à la fin des années 1970. En 1988, une première mise à jour à conduit l’installation d’un nouveau HUD/WAC (Head-Up Display / Weapon Aiming Computer) GEC Marconi, système de sonde AN/ALE-40 et un système d’alerte radar AN/ALR-46 RWR (Radar Warning Receiver).
En 2002, une seconde mise à jour est confiée à la société israélienne Elbit qui un système de viseur de casque DASH II et un écran MFD (affichage multifonction) ainsi que des commandes de type : HOTAS (Hands On Throttle-and-Stick). En matière d’armement le sF-5 thaïlandais ont reçu le missile israélien Rafael Python-3.
En 2015, la troisième mise à ne concernait que 15 appareils devant permettre de patienter avant l’arrivée des premiers Saab Gripen C/D et la modernisation de la flotte de F-16. Les appareils subirent une remise à niveau structurelle et l’installation du radar Elta EL / M-2032 israélien des missiles air-air Python-5 et Derby. Le viseur de casque DASH a été porté au standard IV.
Une amélioration qui ne satisfait pas :
Cette nouvelle amélioration doit permettre à la RTAF de tenir en attendant mieux. D’une part ces 14 appareils vont venir remplacer 4 appareils qui sont hors service et permettre de soulager la dotation en F-5 améliorés qui doit encore tenir bon jusqu’à la commande des troisième et quatrième tranches de JAS-39 Gripen C/D qui se font attendre faute de moyens financiers. Rappelons que la demande pour une troisième tranche avait été transmise par la RTAF au gouvernement Thaï en 2015 déjà, et devait être budgétisée l’année suivante.
Pour la RTAF, cette solution « low cost » n’est qu’un emplâtre sur une jambe de bois, car bien que modernisés, les F-5 ne font plus le poids, vis-à-vis des nouveaux avions de combat, dont s’équipe par exemple la Chine.
The Royal Thai Air Force has made a formal ceremony for the launch of the first six RTAF-6 Aircraft on August 1, 2017 by Air Chief Marshal Johm Rungswang and the Royal Thai Air Force Senior Officials attended the ceremony at the Unit 2034 Squadron 203 Flight 2 Khok Ka Thiem, this is a separate unit location (search and rescue helicopter) at Flight 6, Don Muang.
Thai Air Force has opened the production line on February 19, 2014 at Bang Sue Department of Civil Aviation, with Air Chief Marshal Prachin Chantong.
Phase 1 project performed between 2014-2016 to produce 6 sets of prototype before production line of 3 machines, The six-year commitment program of 3,400 million Baht will be implemented in the 6 production line, total of 25 machines.
RTAF 6 is a turboprop engine propeller based on the reverse engineering from the plane-15 SF.260MT, which flew in 2007. It is hoped that the deployment of the first RTAF 6 biplane propeller aircraft to the Thai Air Force, it will be a major stride of the development of aircraft of the Royal Thai Air Force in the future.
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