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Thailand’s Royal Thai Air Force currently uses a wide range of aircraft, from capable fighters to powerful ground attack aircraft. This means a diverse selection of aircraft to support Japan at the higher echelons in War Thunder air battles.
Strengthening the Aircraft Ranks
The initial launch of the new aircraft is the F-84G, a classic jet that is both a potent fighter and a capable CAS (Close Air Support) platform. This one will do a great job of bolstering ground combat formations as a versatile strike aircraft.
Then there’s the familiar Alpha Jet A variant along with the upgraded Alpha Jet TH. This variant lacks a cannon but carries four all-aspect AIM-9P4 air-to-air missiles and anti-ground armament.
Then we have the Squadron F-5E (which arrived earlier this year), which two more models accompany! F-5A and F-5T SCU “Tigris”. Along with its typical array of anti-surface armament, this Thai modification can be equipped with Python 3 air-to-air missiles.
Other strike options are the AV-8S (Late) and A-7E, both modern strike aircraft with a wide range of CAS capabilities and some air-to-air weapons to make them competitive in all modes.
The range’s highlights are the F-16A Block 15 OCU and the JAS39C Gripen. These capable multi-role fighters will provide an advantage in ground and air combat due to their advanced weapons capabilities. These Thai variants will bring additional play styles to the top rungs, ensuring the Japanese air tree remains versatile and competitive.
A Little on Royal Thai Air Force History.
Today, the Royal Thai Air Force has approximately 46,000 personnel and nearly 500 aircraft, with the likes of the Alpha Jet, F-5, F-16 and JAS 39 still in service as of today. So welcome to War Thunder!
