| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Nakhon Ratchasima - KhoratMap |
| Country: | Thailand |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: VTUN IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Cope Tiger 2013 |
| Photo Date: | 14 March 2013 |
| Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
| Photo ID: | 709267 |
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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. This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 July 2024, and has since been viewed 231 times. |