Navy takes delivery of five helicopters

[rooster59]

Navy takes delivery of five helicopters

 

BANGKOK:-- The Royal Thai Navy took delivery of a fleet of five Airbus EC645 T2 mid-sized helicopters to be based at the second air wing in Sattahip naval base.

 

Presiding over the ceremony to take delivery of the choppers was RTN commander-in-chief Admiral Na Areenit and senior naval officers at Sattahip naval base in Chon Buri province.

 

The EC645 T2 helicopters were upgraded with the installation of Fenestron rotor which will increase safety while airborne or landing and reduce noise as well as vibration. They were also fitted with upgraded gear system and laser targetting.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/navy-takes-delivery-of-five-helicopters/

 

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-11-12

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[jerojero]

Laser targeting? Won't be used ever. Waste of money. Country could easily afford 10x downsizing of the military. Save billions of baht.

[nausea]

Whatever, a bit more useful than submarines or aircraft carriers; small patrol boats and helicopters is the way to go, of course that won't push you up the world's military rankings.

[Wilsonandson]

Laser targeting? Won't be used ever. Waste of money. Country could easily afford 10x downsizing of the military. Save billions of baht.

Unfortunately the whole world is rearming its military due to terrorism and super power bullies. It's about time Thailand got some new helicopter after the several tragic accidents of old helicopters recently.

[ClutchClark]

These are now designated H145M.

 

They are very solid airships with all the latest technologies and an excellent replacement for the aging fleet of Hueys. 

 

The Thai bashing can start again now.

 

 

Edited November 11, 2016 by ClutchClark

[ClutchClark]

1 hour ago, jerojero said:

Laser targeting? Won't be used ever. Waste of money. Country could easily afford 10x downsizing of the military. Save billions of baht.

 

Apparently you are not aware of Search & Rescue Operations which these Light Duty Utility Helicopters will certsinly be tasked with throughout their service life. 

 

But please continue with your negativity.

[colinneil]

Toys for the boys.

[ClutchClark]

2 minutes ago, colinneil said:

Toys for the boys.

 

Useful and Fun.

Edited November 12, 2016 by ClutchClark

[Thailand]

Carrier based?

[Don Mega]

How long till they crash these ones ?

[JoePai]

Hope Airbus supplied the maintenance manuals   

[inzman]

Guess they had to replace the 5 that crashed in the last year or so. 

[silent]

1 hour ago, Don Mega said:

How long till they crash these ones ?

That's what laser targeting addresses.

[ratcatcher]

43 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Hope Airbus supplied the maintenance manuals   

Bear in mind they are probably bi-lingual, French & English. Problem? What do you think?

[NongKhaiKid]

2 hours ago, colinneil said:

Toys for the boys.

And boys have a habit of breaking their toys !

[ratcatcher]

1 hour ago, Thailand said:

Carrier based?

Possibly able to land on the deck of the Chakri Naruebet moored close by. Much more useful than submarines

[Don Mega]

5 minutes ago, silent said:

That's what laser targeting addresses.

 

So that they can crash with more accuracy ?

[silent]

1 minute ago, Don Mega said:

 

So that they can crash with more accuracy ?

You win

[Rimmer]

An off topic music video has been removed

[d123]

Can they fly at night?

[goldenbrwn1]

Maybe give the royal Thai police a couple. I've always wondered why the police in Thailand do not operate dedicated helicopters . In a major city like Bangkok you would think they do.

 

I imagine there maybe a few funny replies to this one and a few have passed by mind but it would be nice for an actual knowledgeable reply aswell. 

Edited November 12, 2016 by goldenbrwn1

[Kabula]

Good move as the old 60's Huey choppers were falling out of the skies.

[Rorri]

4 hours ago, ClutchClark said:

These are now designated H145M.

 

They are very solid airships with all the latest technologies and an excellent replacement for the aging fleet of Hueys. 

 

The Thai bashing can start again now.

 

 

But can they maintain them?

[ClutchClark]

1 minute ago, Rorri said:

But can they maintain them?

 

I don't know why they couldn't.

 

Thais maintain their commercial aviation fleets, don't they?

 

 

[Rorri]

Just now, ClutchClark said:

 

I don't know why they couldn't.

 

Thais maintain their commercial aviation fleets, don't they?

 

 

They can't maintain their carrier, or the jets brought for it, many choppers have failed to return, and these are NOT commercial aircraft.

[rijb]

Be nice if they use them to patrol the mountains to stop the logging and burning.

[geriatrickid]

4 hours ago, ClutchClark said:

 

Apparently you are not aware of Search & Rescue Operations which these Light Duty Utility Helicopters will certsinly be tasked with throughout their service life. 

 

But please continue with your negativity.

 

Yes, S&R is vital and Thailand has some obligations in the  Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. However, these units were sold to the ARMY, not the navy who have responsibility for sea rescue. The helicopters are marketed for light utility service which can include search and rescue. The typical use though is military and police servce  A number of air ambulance services do use the aircraft, but the helicopters are not configured for that. 

 

The purchase is for army use.  I have no issues with  that because Thailand has an inadequate fleet and needed modern equipment immediately.

 

[williamgeorgeallen]

4 hours ago, Wilsonandson said:

Unfortunately the whole world is rearming its military due to terrorism and super power bullies. It's about time Thailand got some new helicopter after the several tragic accidents of old helicopters recently.

if maintained old helicopters are just as safe as the new ones. the old vietnam era bell helicopters are still used effectively in many countries around the world today. maintenance is not thailands strong suite and i am sure there were considerable cash payments to those involved in the deal.

[ratcatcher]

2 minutes ago, geriatrickid said:

 

Yes, S&R is vital and Thailand has some obligations in the  Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. However, these units were sold to the ARMY, not the navy who have responsibility for sea rescue. The helicopters are marketed for light utility service which can include search and rescue. The typical use though is military and police servce  A number of air ambulance services do use the aircraft, but the helicopters are not configured for that. 

 

The purchase is for army use.  I have no issues with  that because Thailand has an inadequate fleet and needed modern equipment immediately.

 

"The purchase is for army use. "

 

Navy takes delivery of five helicopters.

 

As you say.

 

[jerojero]

 
Apparently you are not aware of Search & Rescue Operations which these Light Duty Utility Helicopters will certsinly be tasked with throughout their service life. 
 
But please continue with your negativity.

No actually, was not aware. Thank you for your enlightenment. No need for your wise-ass final remark however.