The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) (Thai: กองทัพอากาศไทย; RTGS: Kong Thap Akat Thai) is the air force of the Kingdom of Thailand. Since its establishment in 1913 as one of the earliest air forces of Asia, the Royal Thai Air Force has engaged in numerous major and minor conflicts.

The following is a list of aircraft of the Royal Thai Air Force, past, present, and future. 13 from 33 of F-5E/F upgraded to F-5TH Super Tigris standards [2] which had avionics and weapons upgrades, becoming functionally equivalent to fourth generation fighter. All …

Oct 17, 2024 · With denied access to the U.S.-made fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II, Thailand may turn to South Korea to fulfill its future airpower needs. The acquisition of new combat aircraft is a...

Dec 8, 2024 · The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Royal Thai Air Force (2025). The service currently counts 222 total units in its active aircraft inventory. The WDMMA review takes into account specific categories of aircraft covering attack, logistics, special-mission, and general support types.

Aug 28, 2024 · The Gripen E defeated Lockheed’s F-16 Block 70/72 offering, so the Thai decision represents an important win for manufacturer Saab. Lockheed Martin recently delivered its 4,600th F-16.

Current aircraft of the Royal Thai Air Force including attack, bomber, cargo transport, special mission, fighter, Search and Rescue, aerial tanker, remote-piloted, reconnaissance, trainer and utility types.

Aug 4, 2024 · The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) plays a pivotal role within the framework of the Thai Armed Forces, ensuring national security and territorial integrity. Understanding the intricacies of the Royal Thai Air Force structure reveals how it effectively meets the challenges of modern military operations.

Jan 27, 2025 · The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has opted for Swedish Gripen jets over the US-made F-16 aircraft, citing greater benefits to the government. This decision was announced by Air Chief Marshal Punpakdee Pattanakul amid ongoing discussions about …

Jan 13, 2025 · The Defence Ministry supports the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) decision to choose the Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets over the F-16 aircraft from the United States, says Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. Mr Phumtham, also Deputy Prime Minister, provided an update on the 19-billion-baht plan to acquire four new fighter jets.

Apr 4, 2025 · The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is preparing for a major airshow scheduled for March 7-8, 2025, at Wing 6 in Don Mueang, marking the 88th anniversary of the RTAF. The event will feature aerial demonstrations by various aircraft, including the RTAF’s F …