webfact Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Air force to expand helicopter fleet By The Nation FILE photo Airbus Helicopters has received an additional order of four H225M (previously known as EC725) multirole utility helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), as part of the fleet strengthening programme. This follow-on order will bring the RTAF’s H225M fleet to 12 by 2021. Specially equipped with emergency flotation gear, fast roping, cargo sling, searchlight and electro-optical systems, these four new multirole H225M helicopters will join RTAF’s existing fleet of six H225Ms for combat search and rescue missions, search and rescue flights and troop transport operations. The air force will also be receiving two H225Ms from its earlier order, by end of this year. This latest contract will also cover on-site technical support and continuing airworthiness management organisation services, supported by Airbus’ Thailand team. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30354920 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-09-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wendyfromoz Posted September 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2018 is it just me? The thai government seems to love buying military hardware. Submarines, fighter aircraft, tanks and now helicopters are they preparing to invade their neighbours? 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Esso49 Posted September 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, wendyfromoz said: is it just me? The thai government seems to love buying military hardware. Submarines, fighter aircraft, tanks and now helicopters are they preparing to invade their neighbours? No but there are massive amounts of commission to be re-appropriated. Plus of course buying new ones means they don't have to maintain the old ones too much. When they crash just get a new one out of the box ? 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeVonderBearz Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Good piece of kit to blast any Royhinga back to where they belong if they dare try and get to Thailand. And keep those chaps down south in check, nasty lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 31 minutes ago, Esso49 said: When they crash just get a new one out of the box They'll need a new pilot also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Helicopters? . . . yes, they're always better for making a quick escape from Government House. The PTB have realised, at last, that you can't get a big submarine so far up Nakhon Ratchisima Rd. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted September 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2018 42 minutes ago, Vacuum said: 1 hour ago, Esso49 said: When they crash just get a new one out of the box They'll need a new pilot also. They can get a new pilot out of the box too - just like George the auto-pilot in the Airplane film. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 hour ago, ZeVonderBearz said: Good piece of kit to blast any Royhinga back to where they belong if they dare try and get to Thailand. And keep those chaps down south in check, nasty lot. Also very good at flying in relief supplies, rescuing people in natural disaster scenarios such as flooding too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Ossy said: Helicopters? . . . yes, they're always better for making a quick escape from Government House. The PTB have realised, at last, that you can't get a big submarine so far up Nakhon Ratchisima Rd. You will be able to in a few years........ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sydebolle Posted September 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2018 Well, after all you need equipment to rescue the crews of the three submarines, in case of need ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Sydebolle said: Well, after all you need equipment to rescue the crews of the three submarines, in case of need ? I assumed the thinking would be a long length of garden hose going down to the submarine for them to breathe, then they could stay down there for months - ahh, minus the somtam though. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robiw Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 The world has changed. I can guarantee that there are no ‘unofficial’ commissions or payments by Airbus these days to anyone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 10 hours ago, wendyfromoz said: is it just me? The thai government seems to love buying military hardware. Submarines, fighter aircraft, tanks and now helicopters are they preparing to invade their neighbours? It won't be a very big invasion - using all 12 gives a lift capacity of 348 blokes - which doesn't go very far on a full fat battlefield! They are however jolly useful, fitted with comfy seats, for flying Generals around. I wonder if the roof of Government House is strong enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dap Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 25 minutes ago, robiw said: The world has changed. I can guarantee that there are no ‘unofficial’ commissions or payments by Airbus these days to anyone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk "Guarantee" is a pretty strong word that I certainly would not bet on in these times of worldwide corruption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 26 minutes ago, robiw said: The world has changed. I can guarantee that there are no ‘unofficial’ commissions or payments by Airbus these days to anyone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Oh I'm sure that there are ways around it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 13 hours ago, wendyfromoz said: is it just me? The thai government seems to love buying military hardware. Submarines, fighter aircraft, tanks and now helicopters are they preparing to invade their neighbours? Let's not forget the 2017 the military's $67 million purchase of 34 armored personnel carriers from China and five Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles from the United States at an estimated cost of US$24.9 million. Also the five new M-21 patrol boats and $26 million 155 mm ATMOS artillery in 2018. And maybe the Bt91-billion deal with the US-based Theia Group Inc. for spy satellites. What's in your wallet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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