39 results found
Registration / Serial: | L8-3/23 |
Military Code: | 60103 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130H Hercules |
C/n (msn): | 382-4863 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | Wing 6 |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 781327Submit Correction |
View count: | 66 |
Registration / Serial: | L8-3/23 |
Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130H Hercules |
C/n (msn): | 382-4863 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | L8-3/23 |
Military Code: | 60103 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130H Hercules |
C/n (msn): | 382-4863 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | Wing 6 |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 781327Submit Correction |
View count: | 66 |
Registration / Serial: | L8-3/23 |
Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130H Hercules |
C/n (msn): | 382-4863 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | KH18KH-7/21 |
Military Code: | 61670/21107 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5E Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | R1344 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 211 sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 20 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 778022Submit Correction |
View count: | 517 |
Registration / Serial: | KH18KH-7/21 |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5E Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | R1344 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 20 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | KH18KH-7/21 |
Military Code: | 61670/21107 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5E Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | R1344 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 211 sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 20 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 778022Submit Correction |
View count: | 517 |
Registration / Serial: | KH18KH-7/21 |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5E Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | R1344 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 20 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | KH19-5/31 |
Military Code: | 86378/10305 |
Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 2J-01 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 103 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 20 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 767121Submit Correction |
View count: | 113 |
Registration / Serial: | KH19-5/31 |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 2J-01 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 20 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | KH19-5/31 |
Military Code: | 86378/10305 |
Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 2J-01 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 103 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 20 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 767121Submit Correction |
View count: | 113 |
Registration / Serial: | KH19-5/31 |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 2J-01 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 20 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | 89-2078 |
Military Code: | WP-078 |
Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 1C-231 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 80 FS/8 FW |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 22 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 767113Submit Correction |
View count: | 97 |
Registration / Serial: | 89-2078 |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 1C-231 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 22 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | 89-2078 |
Military Code: | WP-078 |
Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 1C-231 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 80 FS/8 FW |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 22 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 767113Submit Correction |
View count: | 97 |
Registration / Serial: | 89-2078 |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 1C-231 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 22 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | KH19-12/31 |
Military Code: | 87708/10312 |
Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 2J-08 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 103 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 22 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 765743Submit Correction |
View count: | 149 |
Registration / Serial: | KH19-12/31 |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 2J-08 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 22 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | KH19-12/31 |
Military Code: | 87708/10312 |
Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 2J-08 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 103 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 22 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 765743Submit Correction |
View count: | 149 |
Registration / Serial: | KH19-12/31 |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 2J-08 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 22 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | 611 |
Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | DA-04 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 140 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 18 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 761407Submit Correction |
View count: | 106 |
Registration / Serial: | 611 |
Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | DA-04 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 18 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | 611 |
Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | DA-04 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 140 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 18 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 761407Submit Correction |
View count: | 106 |
Registration / Serial: | 611 |
Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | DA-04 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 18 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | 912 |
Military Code: | 12 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk |
Aircraft Version: | Douglas TA-4SU Skyhawk |
Manufacturers: | Douglas / ST Aerospace |
C/n (msn): | 12218 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 142 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2004 |
Photo Date: | 16 February 2004 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Photo ID: | 761184Submit Correction |
View count: | 316 |
The RSAF became an A-4 Skyhawk operator in the early 1970's. There are conflicting reports about how many A-4's the RSAF operated in the end, and the US FY # involved are not a 100% clear either. E.g. 912 shown here is reported to have US FY # 144966 (cn 12212) or 144972 (cn 12218). It started life as a single seat A-4B in 1959, and inserting a 28 inch fuselage "plug" modification made it a dual seat trainer at some point, resulting in the odd looking two bubble canopy unique to the ~20 RSAF TA-4's. The TA-4SU designation came after an upgrade carried out by ST Aerospace in the mid 1980's.
Registration / Serial: | 912 |
Aircraft Version: | Douglas TA-4SU Skyhawk |
C/n (msn): | 12218 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 16 February 2004 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Registration / Serial: | 912 |
Military Code: | 12 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk |
Aircraft Version: | Douglas TA-4SU Skyhawk |
Manufacturers: | Douglas / ST Aerospace |
C/n (msn): | 12218 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 142 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2004 |
Photo Date: | 16 February 2004 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Photo ID: | 761184Submit Correction |
View count: | 316 |
The RSAF became an A-4 Skyhawk operator in the early 1970's. There are conflicting reports about how many A-4's the RSAF operated in the end, and the US FY # involved are not a 100% clear either. E.g. 912 shown here is reported to have US FY # 144966 (cn 12212) or 144972 (cn 12218). It started life as a single seat A-4B in 1959, and inserting a 28 inch fuselage "plug" modification made it a dual seat trainer at some point, resulting in the odd looking two bubble canopy unique to the ~20 RSAF TA-4's. The TA-4SU designation came after an upgrade carried out by ST Aerospace in the mid 1980's.
Registration / Serial: | 912 |
Aircraft Version: | Douglas TA-4SU Skyhawk |
C/n (msn): | 12218 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 16 February 2004 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Registration / Serial: | KH19-15/37 |
Military Code: | 10315/91064 |
Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 2J-11 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 103 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 709437Submit Correction |
View count: | 224 |
Registration / Serial: | KH19-15/37 |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 2J-11 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | KH19-15/37 |
Military Code: | 10315/91064 |
Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 2J-11 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 103 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 709437Submit Correction |
View count: | 224 |
Registration / Serial: | KH19-15/37 |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 2J-11 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | 810765 |
Military Code: | 10330 |
Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A/ADF Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 61-446 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 103 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 709428Submit Correction |
View count: | 212 |
Registration / Serial: | 810765 |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A/ADF Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 61-446 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | 810765 |
Military Code: | 10330 |
Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A/ADF Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 61-446 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 103 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 709428Submit Correction |
View count: | 212 |
Registration / Serial: | 810765 |
Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-16A/ADF Fighting Falcon |
C/n (msn): | 61-446 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | KH.20K-1/54 |
Military Code: | 70101 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Saab 39 Gripen |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Saab 39 Gripen |
Aircraft Version: | Saab JAS 39D Gripen |
C/n (msn): | 39-860 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 701 sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2013 |
Photo Date: | 14 March 2013 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Photo ID: | 709267Submit Correction |
View count: | 220 |
In February of 2008, the RTAF ordered a 1st batch of six Gripens, among them four dual seaters. The airframe pictured here was delivered in February 2011 and assigned - like all others - to 701 Squadron based in Surat Thani. A 2nd batch of six Gripens (all JAS-39C) was ordered in February 2009, but the order was only confirmed by the Thai Government in November of 2010. Finally, a 3rd batch of four to six airframes was planned but never exercised. Of the 12 delivered, 11 remain in service, with JAS-39C serialled "Kh.20-8/56" (Military code 70108) being written off on January 14, 2017.
Registration / Serial: | KH.20K-1/54 |
Aircraft Version: | Saab JAS 39D Gripen |
C/n (msn): | 39-860 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 14 March 2013 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Registration / Serial: | KH.20K-1/54 |
Military Code: | 70101 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Saab 39 Gripen |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Saab 39 Gripen |
Aircraft Version: | Saab JAS 39D Gripen |
C/n (msn): | 39-860 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 701 sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2013 |
Photo Date: | 14 March 2013 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Photo ID: | 709267Submit Correction |
View count: | 220 |
In February of 2008, the RTAF ordered a 1st batch of six Gripens, among them four dual seaters. The airframe pictured here was delivered in February 2011 and assigned - like all others - to 701 Squadron based in Surat Thani. A 2nd batch of six Gripens (all JAS-39C) was ordered in February 2009, but the order was only confirmed by the Thai Government in November of 2010. Finally, a 3rd batch of four to six airframes was planned but never exercised. Of the 12 delivered, 11 remain in service, with JAS-39C serialled "Kh.20-8/56" (Military code 70108) being written off on January 14, 2017.
Registration / Serial: | KH.20K-1/54 |
Aircraft Version: | Saab JAS 39D Gripen |
C/n (msn): | 39-860 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 14 March 2013 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Registration / Serial: | 164951 |
Military Code: | ED-05 |
Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D(RC) Hornet |
C/n (msn): | 1251/D131 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
Unit Markings: | VMFA(AW)-533 |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2011 |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2011 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Photo ID: | 708934Submit Correction |
View count: | 316 |
The airframe pictured here is modified with the "Advanced Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance System" (ATARS), thus becoming an F/A-18D(RC). The installation of the electro-optical sensor system required the standard M61 cannon to be removed. ATARS was only installed in USMC all-weather-attack squadron F/A-18D's. Four such units operated three F/A-18D(RC) each, meaning at least 12 Hornets were modified (even though some reports suggest as many as 60). South Carolina based VMFA(AW)-533 "Hawks" operated the F/A-18D between 1992 and 2022. This bird was previously assigned to VMFA(AW)-332.
Registration / Serial: | 164951 |
Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D(RC) Hornet |
C/n (msn): | 1251/D131 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2011 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Registration / Serial: | 164951 |
Military Code: | ED-05 |
Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet |
Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D(RC) Hornet |
C/n (msn): | 1251/D131 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
Unit Markings: | VMFA(AW)-533 |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2011 |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2011 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Photo ID: | 708934Submit Correction |
View count: | 316 |
The airframe pictured here is modified with the "Advanced Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance System" (ATARS), thus becoming an F/A-18D(RC). The installation of the electro-optical sensor system required the standard M61 cannon to be removed. ATARS was only installed in USMC all-weather-attack squadron F/A-18D's. Four such units operated three F/A-18D(RC) each, meaning at least 12 Hornets were modified (even though some reports suggest as many as 60). South Carolina based VMFA(AW)-533 "Hawks" operated the F/A-18D between 1992 and 2022. This bird was previously assigned to VMFA(AW)-332.
Registration / Serial: | 164951 |
Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D(RC) Hornet |
C/n (msn): | 1251/D131 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2011 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Registration / Serial: | 216 |
Military Code: | 16 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Aerospatiale AS-332 Super Puma |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Eurocopter AS-332/532/EC-225/725 Super Puma/Cougar |
Aircraft Version: | Airbus H225M Caracal |
C/n (msn): | 3110 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 679350Submit Correction |
View count: | 847 |
Registration / Serial: | 216 |
Aircraft Version: | Airbus H225M Caracal |
C/n (msn): | 3110 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | 216 |
Military Code: | 16 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Aerospatiale AS-332 Super Puma |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Eurocopter AS-332/532/EC-225/725 Super Puma/Cougar |
Aircraft Version: | Airbus H225M Caracal |
C/n (msn): | 3110 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 679350Submit Correction |
View count: | 847 |
Registration / Serial: | 216 |
Aircraft Version: | Airbus H225M Caracal |
C/n (msn): | 3110 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | 8322 |
Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing F-15 Eagle |
Aircraft Version: | Boeing F-15SG Strike Eagle |
C/n (msn): | 1433/SG18 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 142 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 679030Submit Correction |
View count: | 290 |
Registration / Serial: | 8322 |
Aircraft Version: | Boeing F-15SG Strike Eagle |
C/n (msn): | 1433/SG18 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | 8322 |
Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing F-15 Eagle |
Aircraft Version: | Boeing F-15SG Strike Eagle |
C/n (msn): | 1433/SG18 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 142 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2024 |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Photo ID: | 679030Submit Correction |
View count: | 290 |
Registration / Serial: | 8322 |
Aircraft Version: | Boeing F-15SG Strike Eagle |
C/n (msn): | 1433/SG18 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2024 |
Photo by: | Andrei ShmatkoContact |
Registration / Serial: | J7-18/44 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
Aircraft Version: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet A |
C/n (msn): | 0145 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 231 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 29 January 2008 |
Photo by: | Ton van BakelContact |
Photo ID: | 622729Submit Correction |
View count: | 412 |
still in old german c/s. Now some Alphajets are upgraded to TH models. So they will still be around for some time.
Registration / Serial: | J7-18/44 |
Aircraft Version: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet A |
C/n (msn): | 0145 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 29 January 2008 |
Photo by: | Ton van BakelContact |
Registration / Serial: | J7-18/44 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
Aircraft Version: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet A |
C/n (msn): | 0145 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 231 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 29 January 2008 |
Photo by: | Ton van BakelContact |
Photo ID: | 622729Submit Correction |
View count: | 412 |
still in old german c/s. Now some Alphajets are upgraded to TH models. So they will still be around for some time.
Registration / Serial: | J7-18/44 |
Aircraft Version: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet A |
C/n (msn): | 0145 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 29 January 2008 |
Photo by: | Ton van BakelContact |
Registration / Serial: | J7-17/44 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
Aircraft Version: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
C/n (msn): | 0136 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 231 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 29 January 2008 |
Photo by: | Ton van BakelContact |
Photo ID: | 622725Submit Correction |
View count: | 511 |
Registration / Serial: | J7-17/44 |
Aircraft Version: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
C/n (msn): | 0136 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 29 January 2008 |
Photo by: | Ton van BakelContact |
Registration / Serial: | J7-17/44 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
Aircraft Version: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
C/n (msn): | 0136 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 231 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 29 January 2008 |
Photo by: | Ton van BakelContact |
Photo ID: | 622725Submit Correction |
View count: | 511 |
Registration / Serial: | J7-17/44 |
Aircraft Version: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
C/n (msn): | 0136 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 29 January 2008 |
Photo by: | Ton van BakelContact |
Registration / Serial: | BJ7-4/43 |
Military Code: | 23113 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
Aircraft Version: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
C/n (msn): | 0158 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 231 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2019 |
Photo by: | Ton van BakelContact |
Photo ID: | 622165Submit Correction |
View count: | 238 |
Registration / Serial: | BJ7-4/43 |
Aircraft Version: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
C/n (msn): | 0158 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2019 |
Photo by: | Ton van BakelContact |
Registration / Serial: | BJ7-4/43 |
Military Code: | 23113 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
Aircraft Version: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
C/n (msn): | 0158 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 231 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2019 |
Photo by: | Ton van BakelContact |
Photo ID: | 622165Submit Correction |
View count: | 238 |
Registration / Serial: | BJ7-4/43 |
Aircraft Version: | Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jet |
C/n (msn): | 0158 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 21 March 2019 |
Photo by: | Ton van BakelContact |
Registration / Serial: | 818 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5S Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | R1318 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 149 sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2007 |
Photo Date: | 31 January 2007 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Photo ID: | 592328Submit Correction |
View count: | 2130 |
"818" previously served with the Royal Jordanian AF as "937" (US FY # 75-0621). Between 1979 and 1989, Singapore purchased 35 new single seat F-5E and 9 new dual-seat F-5F Tiger II in five batches. In addition, seven F-5E's were obtained 2nd hand from Jordan in 1994, bringing the total number of F-5's operated by the RSAF to 51. SQN 149 "Shikra" based at Paya Lebar stopped flying the F-5's in early 2010, just to start transitioning to the newly delivered McDonnell Douglas / Boeing F-15SG Strike Eagle on April 5, 2010.
Registration / Serial: | 818 |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5S Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | R1318 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 31 January 2007 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Registration / Serial: | 818 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5S Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | R1318 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 149 sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2007 |
Photo Date: | 31 January 2007 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Photo ID: | 592328Submit Correction |
View count: | 2130 |
"818" previously served with the Royal Jordanian AF as "937" (US FY # 75-0621). Between 1979 and 1989, Singapore purchased 35 new single seat F-5E and 9 new dual-seat F-5F Tiger II in five batches. In addition, seven F-5E's were obtained 2nd hand from Jordan in 1994, bringing the total number of F-5's operated by the RSAF to 51. SQN 149 "Shikra" based at Paya Lebar stopped flying the F-5's in early 2010, just to start transitioning to the newly delivered McDonnell Douglas / Boeing F-15SG Strike Eagle on April 5, 2010.
Registration / Serial: | 818 |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5S Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | R1318 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 31 January 2007 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Registration / Serial: | KHF1-30/37 |
Alternate Serial: | 365506 |
Military Code: | 41141 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Aero L-39 Albatros |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Aero L-39/59/139/159 Albatros |
Aircraft Version: | Aero L-39ZA/ART Albatros |
C/n (msn): | 365506 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 411 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2007 |
Photo Date: | 31 January 2007 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Photo ID: | 591552Submit Correction |
View count: | 837 |
The RTAF started to take delivery of 40 L-39's fighter trainers in October of 1993 and assigned them to squadrons 101 and 102 based at Korat (Wing 1). 101 SQN was disbanded in 2004 and it's L-39 first transferred to SQN 401 (based at Takhli) and then later to SQN 411 at Chiang Mai. Being one of the last L-39's delivered, the airframe shown here started with SQN 401, carrying military code "40124" till at least 2002, was then assigned to SQN 411, wearing code "41141" till around May 2014 before receiving code "41130". Withdrawn from use by the end of March 2021.
Registration / Serial: | KHF1-30/37 |
Alternate Serial: | 365506 |
Aircraft Version: | Aero L-39ZA/ART Albatros |
C/n (msn): | 365506 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 31 January 2007 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Registration / Serial: | KHF1-30/37 |
Alternate Serial: | 365506 |
Military Code: | 41141 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Aero L-39 Albatros |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Aero L-39/59/139/159 Albatros |
Aircraft Version: | Aero L-39ZA/ART Albatros |
C/n (msn): | 365506 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 411 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2007 |
Photo Date: | 31 January 2007 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Photo ID: | 591552Submit Correction |
View count: | 837 |
The RTAF started to take delivery of 40 L-39's fighter trainers in October of 1993 and assigned them to squadrons 101 and 102 based at Korat (Wing 1). 101 SQN was disbanded in 2004 and it's L-39 first transferred to SQN 401 (based at Takhli) and then later to SQN 411 at Chiang Mai. Being one of the last L-39's delivered, the airframe shown here started with SQN 401, carrying military code "40124" till at least 2002, was then assigned to SQN 411, wearing code "41141" till around May 2014 before receiving code "41130". Withdrawn from use by the end of March 2021.
Registration / Serial: | KHF1-30/37 |
Alternate Serial: | 365506 |
Aircraft Version: | Aero L-39ZA/ART Albatros |
C/n (msn): | 365506 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 31 January 2007 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Registration / Serial: | KH18KH2-4/24 |
Alternate Serial: | 91693 |
Military Code: | 21104 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5TF Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | TV1002 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 211 sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2012 |
Photo Date: | 20 March 2012 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Photo ID: | 590734Submit Correction |
View count: | 651 |
In March of 1966, the Royal Thai AF became an F-5 operator, and over the years introduced 81 airframes of various versions. The airframe shown here was one of six F-5F delivered to Thailand under US FY # 79-1693. It was among twelve F-5E and three F-5F upgraded to F-5T / F-5TF standard by ELBIT under a contract awarded in 2003. A 2nd modernization program by ELBIT started in 2014, bringing eleven single seat F-5T and three dual seat F-5TF to F-5TH and F-5THF "Super Tigris" respectively. As such, 91693 took part in the LIMA'23 show on the island of Langkawi, Malaysia.
Registration / Serial: | KH18KH2-4/24 |
Alternate Serial: | 91693 |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5TF Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | TV1002 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 20 March 2012 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Registration / Serial: | KH18KH2-4/24 |
Alternate Serial: | 91693 |
Military Code: | 21104 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5TF Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | TV1002 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 211 sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2012 |
Photo Date: | 20 March 2012 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Photo ID: | 590734Submit Correction |
View count: | 651 |
In March of 1966, the Royal Thai AF became an F-5 operator, and over the years introduced 81 airframes of various versions. The airframe shown here was one of six F-5F delivered to Thailand under US FY # 79-1693. It was among twelve F-5E and three F-5F upgraded to F-5T / F-5TF standard by ELBIT under a contract awarded in 2003. A 2nd modernization program by ELBIT started in 2014, bringing eleven single seat F-5T and three dual seat F-5TF to F-5TH and F-5THF "Super Tigris" respectively. As such, 91693 took part in the LIMA'23 show on the island of Langkawi, Malaysia.
Registration / Serial: | KH18KH2-4/24 |
Alternate Serial: | 91693 |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5TF Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | TV1002 |
Operator Titles: | Thailand - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 20 March 2012 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Registration / Serial: | 817 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5S Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | R1274 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 144 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2012 |
Photo Date: | 19 March 2012 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Photo ID: | 590178Submit Correction |
View count: | 595 |
Returning from a training mission during Cope Tiger, "817" is former Royal Jordanian AF "933" (US FY # 75-0500). Between 1979 and 1989, Singapore purchased 35 new single seat F-5E and 9 new dual-seat F-5F Tiger II in five batches. In addition, seven F-5E were bought 2nd hand from Jordan in 1994, bringing the total number operated by Singapore to 51. Unfortunately, the RSiAF stopped flying the F-5's in September of 2015, at which point 144 SQN "Dare to Excel" and based at Paya Lebar AB was also disbanded. Note the refuelling probe.
Registration / Serial: | 817 |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5S Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | R1274 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 19 March 2012 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Registration / Serial: | 817 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5S Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | R1274 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 144 Sqn |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map |
Country: | Thailand |
Event: | Cope Tiger 2012 |
Photo Date: | 19 March 2012 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |
Photo ID: | 590178Submit Correction |
View count: | 595 |
Returning from a training mission during Cope Tiger, "817" is former Royal Jordanian AF "933" (US FY # 75-0500). Between 1979 and 1989, Singapore purchased 35 new single seat F-5E and 9 new dual-seat F-5F Tiger II in five batches. In addition, seven F-5E were bought 2nd hand from Jordan in 1994, bringing the total number operated by Singapore to 51. Unfortunately, the RSiAF stopped flying the F-5's in September of 2015, at which point 144 SQN "Dare to Excel" and based at Paya Lebar AB was also disbanded. Note the refuelling probe.
Registration / Serial: | 817 |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-5S Tiger II |
C/n (msn): | R1274 |
Operator Titles: | Singapore - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - Khorat (VTUN)Map | Country: | Thailand |
Photo Date: | 19 March 2012 |
Photo by: | Adrian RomangContact |