Popular Post webfact Posted June 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2023 The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is considering the acquisition of three Gripen jet fighters from Sweden, following the United States’ recent refusal to sell F-35A fighter jets. The plan is to add these jets to the RTAF fleet in Wing 7, located in Surat Thani. The RTAF Gripen fighters are an integral part of the nation’s air force, with 12 of these advanced Swedish jets currently stationed at Wing 7 in Surat Thani, however, with one aircraft having been previously lost in an accident. Each of the Swedish jets carries a price tag of approximately 2 billion baht. Furthermore, Sweden is expected to update a radar system used by the RTAF, which is expected to cost around 4 billion baht. This system has been in service for a decade and is ready for an upgrade. A panel to study and select suitable fighter aircraft for replacing Thailand’s F-16 fighter jets has not yet been formed by RTAF commander-in-chief ACM Alongkorn Wannarot. These planes have been in service for over three decades. by Mitch Connor Top Photo Courtesy of Corban Lundborg, Defence Blog Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-air-force-explores-gripen-jets-after-us-denies-f-35a-sale-2 -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nobodysfriend Posted June 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2023 Who do they want to attack with that ? It is a toy for the generals that the thai taxpayer has to finance ... 2 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouatchee Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 didnt know sweden actually manufactured fighter jets. how do they compare to the f35? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 52 minutes ago, webfact said: three Gripen jet fighters A whole 3 Gripen jets, wow, are they sure they can afford them? ( and they were looking to but the F-35) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted June 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Pouatchee said: didnt know sweden actually manufactured fighter jets. how do they compare to the f35? They don´t 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ignore it Posted June 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2023 Thought the Chinese already had the specs for the Gripen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Pouatchee said: didnt know sweden actually manufactured fighter jets. how do they compare to the f35? Depends on the driver. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul545 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Why don’t they want to use Chinese fighter jets? What with the recent announcement of their new military cooperation with the Chinese? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 24 minutes ago, paul545 said: Why don’t they want to use Chinese fighter jets? What with the recent announcement of their new military cooperation with the Chinese? They offered to sell them wings for the submarines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Enoon Posted June 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2023 4 hours ago, Pouatchee said: didnt know sweden actually manufactured fighter jets. how do they compare to the f35? Sweden has been manufacturing fighter jets since 1947 (first flight of Saab J21R) 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post herfiehandbag Posted June 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2023 6 hours ago, Pouatchee said: didnt know sweden actually manufactured fighter jets. how do they compare to the f35? Well, they work, and cost an awful lot less. They are capable of operating from relatively short improvised airstrips ( roads). The Swedish Air Force has developed techniques and equipments to allow rearming, refueling and "turn around" servicing without needing the very expensive (and very vulnerable) facilities required by the F35. I don't know whether the RTAF will buy into those skills and programmes 4 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Inflammatory posts have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post liddelljohn Posted June 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2023 Gripen recently went through a massive Upgrade for new Variant to fill Big Brazilian order for up to 120 planes over next 10 years ,Saab is still a top defence engineering company , Ships, Muntions, Missiles, Planes, guns, at much more 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrJ2U Posted June 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2023 (edited) RTAF has lost most of its credibility during this Juntas 10 year. Whatever Jets they eventually get from whatever Western country, they will have any advanced or next generation hardware/software stripped out in case RTAF decides to share it with there Chinese brethren. Edited June 16, 2023 by MrJ2U 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soalbundy Posted June 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2023 19 hours ago, nobodysfriend said: Who do they want to attack with that ? It is a toy for the generals that the thai taxpayer has to finance ... You have to see it as a combined forces strategy along with the submarines, Thailand's unique form of democracy must be protected from external interference and change. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 15 hours ago, rwill said: They offered to sell them wings for the submarines. i head they were also retrofitting the subs with screen doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanuman2547 Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 10 hours ago, MrJ2U said: Whatever Jets they eventually get from whatever Western country, they will have any advanced or next generation hardware/software stripped out in case RTAF decides to share it with there Chinese brethren. The main reason why the US wouldn't sell their F-35's to the Thai Air Force is due to the Thais getting more cozy with the Chinese. Obviously, the Chinese would want to get their hands on a fully operational F-35 so it makes sense why the Americans wouldn't sell them to the Thais. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazbodner Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 23 hours ago, nobodysfriend said: Who do they want to attack with that ? It is a toy for the generals that the thai taxpayer has to finance ... Tell that to the Ukrainians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 It's akin to missing out on the waiting list for the brand new Benz and having to settle for a Honda Accord. Still, plenty of opportunity for the Generals to make a bit of cash, just not as much as they originally wanted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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