| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 1206 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VP-3T Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 185-5154 |
| Operator Titles: | Thailand - Navy |
| Local Operator Name: | ราชนาวี |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Rayong / Pattaya - U-Tapao InternationalMap |
| Country: | Thailand |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: VTBU IATA: UTP Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Thai Naval Museum |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2017 |
| Photo by: | Dave Soderstrom |
| Photo ID: | 530363 |
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Thailand ordered three ex US Navy P-3As in 1989 for coastal surveillance and transport duties. It wasn't until 1995 that the aircraft arrived after being modified to suit the Navy's requirements. Two were re-designated at P-3Ts when they entered service and a third was delivered as a UP-3T, however, this was modified to a VP-3T standard which this aircraft is, with seats installed and retaining a limited SENTAC station to perform surveillance duties. A further two P-3A examples also came to Thailand for use as spares, these never entered service. This 1206 is former US Navy 152184. This photo is copyright © Dave Soderstrom, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 December 2022, and has since been viewed 256 times. |