Royal Thai Air Force (2023)

Current Active Inventory: 230 Aircraft

Last Updated: 08/18/2022 | © www.WDMMA.org

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Royal Thai Air Force (2023). The service currently counts 230 total units in its active aircraft inventory. The WDMMA review takes into account specific categories of aircraft covering attack, logistics, special-mission, and general support types. Inventory numbers and related aircraft types / variants are provided as-is and derived from publically-available information / sources. "Outlook" results are related to any future airframes currently under procurement though said airframes may not be delivered for service in the current year for various reasons. "Readiness Rates" are based on the published USAF standard. Due to discrepancies regarding UAV reporting between countries and sources, unmanned vehicles are currently not tracked by WDMMA.

Total Aircraft: 230

115 / 230
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

161 / 230
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

173 / 230
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

184 / 230
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
23.2

This service's TrueValue Rating formulated by assessment of an air service's current strengths and weaknesses matched against the top performer - the USAF (242.9).

Global Rank:
51/128

This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 128 air services from 101 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.

FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 92 units
Support: 75 units
Training: 63 units
Future: 33 units

Suppliers

Primary (1)

Secondary (7)

Fighters (92)

Airframes detailed as fighter, interceptor, or general attack types including multi-role though excluding dedicated bombers and CAS.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

37

F-16A

Multirole

30

F-5E

Fighter

18

Alpha Jet

Light Strike

7

Gripen C

Multirole

Total Units: 92 (40%)

Helicopters (25)

Airframes detailed as manned rotary-wing platforms used in the transport, special-mission, or direct-attack roles.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

12

UH-1H

Medium Utility

8

H225M

Transport

3

Bell 412

Medium Utility

2

S-92

VIP/Utility

Total Units: 25 (11%)

Transports (39)

Airframes used in the dedicated hauler role, serving either military or high-government personnel or in supply / cargo delivery.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

14

PC-6

Utility

12

C-130H

Tactical

8

BT-67 (DC-3)

Utility

5

Saab 340

Utility

Total Units: 39 (17%)

Trainers (63)

Airframes reserved for dedicated Basic, Advanced, Flight, and Helicopter airman training.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

19

PC-9

Basic/Advanced Trainer

14

F-16B

Fighter Trainer

12

T-50

Advanced Jet Trainer

10

DA42

Flight Trainer

4

F-5B/F

Fighter Trainer

4

Gripen D

Fighter Trainer

Total Units: 63 (27%)

Special-Mission (11)

Airframes modified for Special-Mission roles - typically these are dedicated, role-specific types.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

8

DA42

Reconnaissance

2

Saab 340

Airborne Early Warning

1

P.180

Reconnaissance

Total Units: 11 (5%)

On Order (33)

Aircraft set to be delivered in the current procurement year or in subsequent year(s).

12

T-6C

Basic Trainer

8

FA-50

Advanced Jet Training

8

AT-6B

Light Attack

4

H225M

Transport

1

DA42

Reconnaissance

Total Units: 33

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