List of equipment in Royal Thai Navy
This article is a List of equipment in Royal Thai Navy (RTN). The majority of the vessels of the Royal Thai Navy are from the United States (nearly half, over 50 of RTN's 130+ vessels). RTN also has craft from Australia, Canada, China, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Thailand produces many of its own vessels, in particular those of smaller displacement.
Examples of Thai docks Mahidol Adulyadej Naval Dockyard, Asian Marine Services, Marsun Shipbuilding, Italthai Marine, and Bangkok Dock. Thai docks have built corvettes, offshore patrol vessels (OPV), and patrol boats. In the future Thai docks plan to build frigates as well.
Ships
Aircraft carriers
Class | Photo | Origin | Type | Quantity | Ships | Notes |
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Chakri Naruebet | Spain Empresa Nacional Bazán |
Aircraft carrier | 1 | HTMS '"Chakri Naruebet (CV 911) | Based on the Spanish Navy's Principe de Asturias design. Harrier fighters were retired in 2006, used as helicopter carrier.[1] |
Frigates
Class | Photo | Origin | Type | Quantity | Ships | Notes |
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DW 3000F | South Korea DSME Thailand Mahidol Adulyadej Naval Dockyard |
Multi-role stealth frigate | 0 (2) | Two ships on order. Will locally produce under via technology transfer.[2][3][4] Model from Gwanggaeto class.[5] | ||
Knox class | US Avondale Shipyard |
Guided missile frigate | 1 | HTMS Phutthayotfa Chulalok (FFG 461) | Ex-USS Truett (1974–1994). Leased in 1994. Purchased in 1999. To be replaced by DW 3000F class | |
Type 025T class | China CSSC Thailand (Design) |
Guided missile frigate | 2 | HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421) HTMS Taksin (FFG 422) |
Mid-life upgrade in progress with installation of 8 x Mk41 VLS for RIM-162 ESSM, Saab's 9LV MK4 CMS, Sea Giraffe AMB, CEROS 200 fire control radar, EOS 500 electro-optics system, New CIWS and data link systems.[6] | |
Type 053HT class | China CSSC |
Guided missile frigate | 4 | HTMS Chao Phraya (FFG 455) HTMS Bangpakong (FFG 456) HTMS Kraburi (FFG 457) HTMS Saiburi (FFG 458) |
Modernized Jianghu-class. HTMS Kraburi and HTMS Saiburi undergoing upgrade with Type 360 Radar (SR-60A) with improved IFF, New CMS, NG12-1 twin-barrel 100mm naval gun, TR47C tracking radar, 8 x C802A missiles. | |
Corvettes
Class | Photo | Origin | Type | Quantity | Ships | Notes |
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Ratanakosin class | US Tacoma Boat |
Guided missile corvette | 2 | HTMS Rattanakosin (FS 441) HTMS Sukhothai (FS 442) |
US-built PFMM Mk16 class. Undergoing electronic systems upgrade. Armament:
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Tapi class | US American Shipbuilding |
ASW Corvette | 2 | HTMS Tapi (FF 431) HTMS Khirirat (FF 432) |
Anti-submarine warfare corvette.
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Khamronsin class | Thailand Mahidol Adulyadej Naval Dockyard &Italthai Marine |
ASW Corvette | 3 | HTMS Khamronsin (FS 531) HTMS Tayanchon (FS 532) HTMS Long Lom (FS 533) |
Anti-submarine warfare corvette.
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Patrol vessels
Class | Photo | Origin | Type | Quantity | Ships | Notes |
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River class | UK Vosper Thornycroft Thailand Bangkok Dock |
Offshore patrol vessel | 1 | HTMS Krabi (OPV 551) | UK design, Thailand build.[7] | |
Pattani class | China CSSC Thailand (Design) |
Offshore patrol vessel | 2 | HTMS Pattani (OPV 511) HTMS Narathiwat (OPV 512) |
Thai design, China build | |
Makut Rajakumarn class | UK Yarrow Shipbuilders |
Offshore patrol vessel | 1 | HTMS Makut Rajakumarn (FF 433) | Used as offshore patrol vessel and/or training role | |
Hua Hin class | Thailand Asian Marine Services & Mahidol Adulyadej Naval Dockyard China (Design) |
Patrol boat | 3 | HTMS Hua Hin (PC 541) HTMS Klang (PC 542) HTMS Sriracha (PC 543) |
Chinese design, Thailand build | |
PSMM Mk5 Class | Thailand Italthai Marine |
Patrol boat | 6 | HTMS Sattahip (PC 521) HTMS Klongyai (PC 522) HTMS Takbai (PC 523) HTMS Kangtang (PC 524) HTMS Thepa (PC 525) HTMS Theai Mueang (PC 526) |
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Tor 991 class | Thailand Mahidol Adulyadej Naval Dockyard & Marsun Shipbuilding |
Patrol boat | 3 | HTMS Tor 991 (T.991) HTMS Tor 992 (T.992) HTMS Tor 993 (T.993) |
An enlarged, modernized version of the Tor 91 class. Extra "9" added in honour of King Rama IX who offered input to the project. Vessels launched in 2007[8][9] | |
Tor 994 class | Thailand Mahidol Adulyadej Naval Dockyard & Marsun Shipbuilding |
Patrol boat | 3 | HTMS Tor 994 (T.994) HTMS Tor 995 (T.995) HTMS Tor 996 (T.996) |
Vessels launched in 2011[10] | |
M36 class | Thailand Marsun Shipbuilding |
Multi-role patrol boat | 3 | HTMS Tor 111 (T.111) HTMS Tor 112 (T.112) HTMS Tor 113 (T.113) |
Vessels launched in 2014[11] | |
M58 class[12] | Thailand Marsun Shipbuilding |
Patrol boat | 0 (+1) | Note.[13] |
Fast attack craft
Class | Photo | Origin | Type | Quantity | Ships | Notes |
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BMB-230 Class | Italy Cantiere Navale Breda |
FAC (Missile) | 3 | HTMS Ratcharit (FAC 321) HTMS Vitiyakom (FAC 322) HTMS U-domdej (FAC 323) |
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FPB-45 Class | Singapore Singapore Technologies Marine |
FAC (Missile) | 3 | HTMS Prabbrorapak (FAC 311) HTMS Hanhak Sudtru (FAC 312) HTMS Soo Pirin (FAC 313) | Similar to Singapore Navy's Seawolf-class missile gunboats (a design based on Germany's Lürssen TNC45 FAC[14])
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MV400 Class | Italy Cantiere Navale Breda |
FAC (Gun) | 3 | HTMS Chonburi (FAC 331) HTMS Songkla (FAC 332) HTMS Phuket (FAC 333) | Same as Rajcharit class except 76/62 gun in the y position replacing of SSM
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Training ship/salute ship
Class | Photo | Origin | Type | Quantity | Ships | Notes |
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Cannon class DE | US Western Pipe and Steel Company |
Training ship | 1 | HTMS Pin Klao (DE-1) | Former USS Hemminger (DE-746). Used as salute ship. |
River boat
- MkII class PBR: 39
- ล.21 class: 6
- ล.31 class: 132
- ล.3130 class: 3
- ล.41 class: 3
- ล.51 class: 6
Amphibious warfare ship
Class | Photo | Origin | Type | Quantity | Ships | Notes |
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Endurance class | Singapore Singapore Technologies Marine |
Landing platform, dock (LPD) | 1 | HTMS Angthong (LPD 791) | Designed and built by ST Marine of Singapore, believed to be based on the Endurance-class LPD. The HTMS Angthong (791) was launched on 21 March 2011. | |
Normed PS 700 class | Thailand Italthai Marine & Bangkok Dock |
Landing ship, tank (LST) | 2 | HTMS Sichang (LST 721) HTMS Surin (LST 722) |
Landing craft, utility
Class | Photo | Origin | Type | Quantity | Ships | Notes |
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Marsun M55 class | Thailand Marsun Shipbuilding |
Landing craft, utility (LCU) | 2 | HTMS Mattaphon (II) (LCU 784) HTMS Ravi (II) (LCU 785) |
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Thongkaeo class | Thailand Bangkok Dock |
Landing craft, utility (LCU) | 4 | HTMS Thongkaeo (LCU 771) HTMS Thonglang (LCU 772) HTMS Wangnok (LCU 773) HTMS Wangnai (LCU 774) |
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Mannok class | Thailand Silkline International - Australian Submarine Corporation (ASC) Joint Venture |
Landing craft, utility (LCU) | 3 | HTMS Mannok (LCU 781) HTMS Mannai (LCU 782) HTMS Manklang (LCU 783) |
Replenishment ships
Class | Photo | Origin | Type | Quantity | Ships | Notes |
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Quiandaohu class | China CSSC |
Auxiliary ship | 1 | HTMS Similan (AOR 871) | ||
Jula class (II) | Singapore Singmarine Shipyard |
Replenishment oiler | 1 | HTMS Jula (II) (YO 831) | ||
YOG-5 Class | US Albina Engine and Machine Works |
Replenishment oiler | 1 | HTMS Samui (II) (YO 832) | ||
Prong class | Thailand Mahidol Adulyadej Naval Dockyard |
Replenishment oiler | 1 | HTMS Prong (YO 833) | ||
Proet class | Thailand Mahidol Adulyadej Naval Dockyard |
Replenishment oiler | 2 | HTMS Proet (YO 834) HTMS Samed (YO 835) |
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Matra class | Thailand Marsun Shipbuilding |
Replenishment oiler | 1 | HTMS Matra (YO ???) | ||
Chuang class | Thailand Mahidol Adulyadej Naval Dockyard |
Fresh water ship | 2 | HTMS Chuang (YO 841) HTMS Chik (YO 842) |
Minesweepers
Class | Photo | Origin | Type | Quantity | Ships | Notes |
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MSC-289 class | United States Dorchester Shipbuilding and Peterson Builders |
Minesweeper coastal | 2 | HTMS Bankaeo (II) (MSC 612) HTMS Donjai (MSC 613) |
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HTMS Thalang | Thailand Bangkok Dock |
Mine countermeasures support ship | 1 | HTMS Thalang (MCS 621) | ||
M48 class | Germany Friedrich Lurssen Werft |
Minehunter coastal | 2 | HTMS Bangrajun (II) (MHC 631) HTMS Nong Sarai (II) (MHC 632) |
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Gaeta class | Italy Intermarine SpA |
Minehunter coastal | 2 | HTMS Ladya (III) (MHC 633) HTMS Ta Dindang (III) (MHC 634) |
Research and survey vessels
Class | Photo | Origin | Type | Quantity | Ships | Notes |
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HTMS Chan | Germany Friedrich Lurssen Werft |
Research vessel | 1 | HTMS Chan (AGOR 811) | ||
HTMS Sok | Thailand Bangkok Dock |
Research vessel | 1 | HTMS Sok (AGOR 812) | ||
HTMS Paruehasabordee | Thailand Unithai Shipbuilding and Engineering - Shelde Naval Shipbuilding Joint Venture |
Research vessel | 1 | HTMS Paruehasabordee (AGOR 813) |
Tugboats
Class | Photo | Origin | Type | Quantity | Ships | Notes |
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Rin class | Singapore Singmarine Shipyard |
Tugboat | 2 | HTMS Rin (YTM 853) HTMS Rung (YTM 854) |
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Samsan class | Thailand Mahidol Adulyadej Naval Dockyard |
Tugboat | 2 | HTMS Samsan (YTM 855) HTMS Rad (YTM 856) |
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Klungbadan class | Canada Canadian Bridge |
Tugboat | 2 | HTMS Klungbadan (YTL 851) HTMS Maarawichai (YTL 852) |
Aircraft
Aircraft | Photo | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Dornier Do 228 | Germany | Maritime patrol aircraft | 7 | Also used in Royal Rain Project. | |
Fokker F.27-200/400 | Netherlands | Military transport, Maritime Attacker, ASW | 2 Mk400 3 Mk200 |
Equipped with Harpoon. | |
Lockheed Corporation P-3T/UP-3T | United States | Maritime patrol aircraft, ASW | 3 | Version for Royal Thai Navy. | |
Canadair CL-215 | Canada | SAR, Firefighting | 2 | ||
GAF N.24A Normad | Australia | Military transport | 5 | Another airframe is in use for spares recovery. | |
Bell 212 | United States | Military transport | 6 | ||
Bell 214ST | United States | VIP, transport | 5 | ||
Sikorsky S-76B | United States | SAR, transport | 5 | ||
Sikorsky SH-70B Seahawk | United States | ASW | 6 | HTMS Chakri Naruebet Flying Unit. | |
Sikorsky MH-60S Knighthawk | United States | Military transport | 2 (+4) | HTMS Chakri Naruebet Flying Unit. | |
AgustaWestland Super Lynx 300 | United Kingdom | Anti Ship | 2 | ||
Airbus H145M | France | Military transport | 2 (+3) |
Munitions
Weapons
Land vehicles
Model | Photo | Origin | Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Humvee | United States | Utility vehicle | ? | Royal Thai Marine Corps use M998,M1097A2,M997,M1025,M1045A2,M966. | |
M151 | United States | Utility vehicle | ? | Royal Thai Marine Corps use M151A2, M151A2 mounting TOW,M718A1,M825. | |
M813 | United States | Prime Mover | ? | Royal Thai Marine Corps use M54A2,M543A2. | |
M35 2-1/2 ton cargo truck | United States | Prime Mover | ? | Royal Thai Marine Corps use M35A2,M50A2,M49A2,M109A2. | |
Isuzu | Japan Thailand |
Prime Mover | ? | Royal Thai Marine Corps use SBR,TXD 4x2,TSD 4x4,TWD 6x6,HTW,FTR 4x4. | |
AAV-7A1 | United States | Armoured personnel carrier | 36 | Variants include: AAVP-7A1, AAVC-7A1, AAVR-7A1. | |
BTR-3E1 | Ukraine Thailand |
Armoured personnel carrier | 12 | ||
V-150 Commando | United States | Armoured car | 24 | ||
Phantom 380-X | Thailand | Armoured car | ? | ||
Type 69-ll | China | Main battle tank | 5 |
Historical equipment
Ships
Class | Country of Origin | Quantity | Ship | Service | Note |
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Light cruiser | |||||
Naresuan class(I) | Italy | 2 | HTMS Naresuan (I) HTMS Taksin (I) | Cancelled Cancelled | The Etna was one of the first anti-aircraft cruisers built in Italy. Originally ordered by Siam (now Thailand), it was laid down in 1939. Taksin, equipped with six 15.2 cm guns. In 1942 the ship was seized by Italy to use as an anti-aircraft cruiser and as flagship. The ship was under construction in Trieste when it was captured by German troops after the surrender of Italy on 10 September 1943. To prevent its use by the Germans, the ship was sunk by the retreating Italians. About 60% complete, the Germans never intended to continue its construction. After the war, it was found scuttled in Trieste harbor, refloated, and scrapped. |
Coastal defence ship | |||||
Thonburi class | Japan | 2 | HTMS Thonburi HTMS Sri Ayudhya | 1938-1941 1938-1951 | Run aground in the Battle of Ko Chang. Later she was raised and attempts were made to repair the extensive damage and continued to serve the navy as a training vessel until being stricken in 1959. Part of her bridge and forward gun turret are preserved as a memorial at the Royal Thai Naval Academy. Sunk in Manhattan Rebellion. |
Ratanakosin class(l) | United Kingdom | 2 | HTMS Ratanakosin (l) HTMS Sukhothai (l) | 1929-1969 1929-1972 | ? ? |
Submarine | |||||
Matchanu class | Japan | 4 | HTMS Matchanu HTMS Wirun HTMS Sinsamut HTMS Phlai-Chumphon | 1938-1951 1938-1951 1938-1951 1938-1951 | Sold to the Siam Cement Company for scrap. Part of the superstructure of the Matchanu is preserved at the Naval Museum in Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. Sold to the Siam Cement Company for scrap. Sold to the Siam Cement Company for scrap. Sold to the Siam Cement Company for scrap. |
Destroyer | |||||
R-class | United Kingdom | 1 | HTMS Phra Ruang | 1920-1957 | Former HMS Radiant. |
Frigate | |||||
Tacoma class | United States | 2 | HTMS Prasae (II) HTMS Tachin (II) | 1951-2000 1951-2000 | Used in Korean War Used in the Korean War |
Knox-class | United States | 1 | HTMS Phutthaloetla Naphalai | 1997-2015 | Ex-USS Ouellet (1970–1993). |
Sloop-of-war | |||||
Maeklong class | Japan | 2 | HTMS Maeklong HTMS Tachin (I) | 1937-1995 1937-1951 | ? ? |
Corvette | |||||
Flower class | United Kingdom | 2 | HTMS Bangpakong HTMS Prasae (I) | 1947-? 1947-1951 | Used in Korean War. Grounded in the Korean War. |
Torpedo boat | |||||
Chonbori class(I) | Italy | 9 | HTMS Chonbori (I) HTMS Trat (I) HTMS Songkhla (I) HTMS Phuket (I) HTMS Pattani (I) HTMS Surat Thani(I) HTMS Chanthaburi (I) HTMS Rayong (I) HTMS Chumphon (I) | 1938-1941 1937-1975 1938-1941 1937-1975 1937-1978 1938-1978 1938-1976 1938-1976 1938-1975 | Sunk in Battle of Ko Chang ? Sunk in Battle of Ko Chang ? ? ? ? ? On display as a memorial near Prince of Chumphon Shrine at Sairee Beach, Chumphon Province, Thailand, since 1980. |
Kyongyai class(I) | Japan | 3 | HTMS Kyongyai (I) HTMS Kantan (I) HTMS Takbai (I) | 1937-1976 1937-1976 1937-1973 | ? ? ? |
ASW patrol craft | |||||
PC-461 class | United States | 8 | HTMS Sarasin (II) HTMS Thayanchon (I) HTMS Khamronsin (I) HTMS Phali HTMS Sukiep HTMS Tongpliu HTMS Liulom HTMS Longlom (I) | 1947-? 1947-? 1947-?? 1947-? 1948-1991 1952-1993 1951-? 1952-? | Former USS PC-495. Former USS PC-575. Former USS PC-609. Former USS PC-1185. Former USS PC-1218. Former USS PC-616. Former USS PC-1253. Former USS PC-570. |
Patrol craft | |||||
Sarasin class(I) | Thailand | 3 | HTMS Sarasin (I) HTMS Thiew Uthock HTMS Travane Vari | 1937-1945 1937-1960 1937-1951 | Sunk by British aircraft ? Sunk in Manhattan Rebellion. |
Amphibious warfare ships, landing ships, landing craft | |||||
LST-542 class | United States | 5 | HTMS Angthong (II) HTMS Chang (II) HTMS Phangan (II) HTMS Lanta HTMS Prathong | 1947-? 1962-2006 1972-2008 1973-2009 1975-2009 | Former USS LST-924. Former USS Lincoln County (LST-898). Former USS Stark County (LST-1134). Used in the Vietnam War. Former USS Stone County LST-1141. Former USS Dodge County (LST-722). |
LSM-1 class | United States | 3 | HTMS Kut HTMS Phai HTMS Kram | 1946-2003 1947-2004 1962-2002 | Former USS LSM-338. Former USS LSM-333. Former USS LSM-469. |
LCT mark 6 class | United States | 6 | HTMS Mattaphon (I) HTMS Ravi (I) HTMS Adang HTMS Phetra HTMS Khorum HTMS Talibong | 1946-? 1946-? 1946-? 1948-? 1947-? 1947-? | Former USS LCU-8. Former USS LCU-9. Former USS LCU-10. Former USS LCU-11. Former USS LCU-12. Former USS LCU-13. |
LCI-351 class | United States | 2 | HTMS Prab HTMS Sattakut | 1950-1980 1950-? | Former USS LCI-670. Former USS LCI-739. |
LCS(L)(3)-1 class | United States | 1 | HTMS Nakha | 1966-2007 | Former USS LCS(L)(3)-102, / JMSDF Himawari. |
Minesweepers | |||||
Bangrajun class(l) | Italy | 2 | HTMS Bangrajun (I) HTMS Nong Sarai (I) | 1938-1980 1938-1980 | ? ? |
YMS-1 class | United States | 3 | HTMS Ladya (I) HTMS Bangkeo (I) HTMS Tha Din Daeng (I) | 1947-1964 1947-1964 1947-? | Former USS YMS-334. Former USS YMS-138. Former USS YMS-353. |
MSC-294 class | United States | 2 | HTMS Ladya (II) HTMS Tha Din Daeng (II) | 1963-1995 1965-1992 | Former USS MSC-297. Former USS MSC-301. |
Algerine Class | United Kingdom | 1 | HTMS Phosamton (I) | 1947-? | Former HMS Minstrel |
Aberdare Class | United Kingdom | 1 | HTMS Chao Phraya (I) | 1922-1971 | Former HMS Havant |
Transport support ships | |||||
Angthong class(l) | Japan | 1 | HTMS Angthong (I) | 1918-1951 | Former HTMS Pratenung Mahachakri (II) |
Chang class(l) | ? | 1 | HTMS Chang (I) | 1902-1962 | ? |
Sichang class(l) | Italy | 2 | HTMS Sichang (I) HTMS Phangan (I) | 1938-1983 1938-1961 | ? ? |
Jula class(l) | ? | 1 | HTMS Jula (I) | 1941-1953 | ? |
Kledkaeo class | Norway | 1 | HTMS Kledkaeo | 1956-? | Former RNoMS Norfrost |
Replenishment ships | |||||
Samui class(l) | Italy | 1 | HTMS Samui (I) | 1936-1945 | Sunk by USS Sealion (SS-315). |
Aircraft
Aircraft | Country of Origin | Type | Service | Quantity | Note |
Avro 504N | UK/ Thailand | Trainer | 1929-1948 | 2 | Built locally. |
Mitsubishi A6M Zero | Japan | Fighter | 1942-1945 | 1 | |
WS-103S | Japan | reconnaissance | 1935-? | 6 | |
Nakajima E8N | Japan | reconnaissance | 1938-? | 45 | |
Aichi E13A1 | Japan | reconnaissance | 1939-? | 6 | Three aircraft ordered in 1939 and three in 1941. |
Cessna O-1G | US | reconnaissance | 1968-? | 8 | |
Cessna U-17 | US | reconnaissance | 1974-? | 6+ | |
Piper L-4 | US | reconnaissance | 1973-? | 2 | |
Douglas C-47 Skytrain | US | Cargo | 1973-? | ? | |
Grumman HU-16D | US | SAR | 1962-? | 3 | |
Grumman S-2 Tracker | US | ASW | 1966-1999 | 12 | |
Hawker Siddeley AV-8S Matador | UK | Fighter | 1997-2006 | 9 | Used on HTMS Chakri Naruebet. |
Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E Corsair II | US | Attacker | ?-2007 | 18 | All airframes stored. |
Bell UH-1H | US | Utility helicopter | 1975-? | 4 | |
Munitions
Model | Country of Origin | Type | Service | Quantity | Note |
Blowpipe (missile) | United Kingdom | SAM | ?-? | 200 | |
Sea Cat | United Kingdom | Surface-to-Air Missile | ?-? | 8 | |
Gabriel missile | Israel | Anti-ship missile | ?-? | ? |
Land vehicles
Model | Country of Origin | Type | Service | Quantity | Note |
LVT | United States | Amphibious vehicle | ?-? | 16 | |
M3 Half-track | United States | Half-track armored personnel carrier | ?-? | 12+ |
Future equipment
Main fleet
- Mid-life upgrade of the Naresuan Class FFG - On 3 June 2011, Saab announced[15] that it was awarded a contract for the upgrading of the two Naresuan class frigates. The scope of the upgrade will include Saab's 9LV MK4 combat management system, Sea Giraffe AMB, CEROS 200 fire control radar, EOS 500 electro-optics system and data link systems for communications with the newly acquired Royal Thai Air Force Erieye surveillance aircraft. After the upgrade, Naresuan Class FFG will be equipped with a Mk 41 VLS with maximum of 32 RIM-162 ESSM.[16]
- Submarine procurement - On 13 October 2013, The Royal Thai Navy planned to complete the construction of a submarine squadron headquarters and training centre in March 2014, despite not having any submarines in its fleet. Construction on the project began last year at Chonburi's Sattahip Naval Base. The navy is eyeing the purchase of at least three submarines as part of its next 10-year procurement plan.[17]
- New offshore patrol vessels (OPV) - In late-2009, the Royal Thai Navy announced the construction of a 2,000 ton, 75 m long OPV based on BAE Systems Surface Ships's Port of Spain class corvette.[18][19][20] The total requirement of Royal Thai Navy is four OPVs, based on this design, to be constructed in Thailand. The new OPV will be equipped with Otobreda 76 mm/62 Super Rapid main gun, 2 x DS-30M 30 mm Cannon, and 2x .50 MG with the projection to be equipped with SSM when needed.[18] Others 3 OPV required.
- New landing platform dock ship - The Thai Cabinet approved a package of defence modernization deals in a meeting on 9 September 2008. This clears the RTN to purchase an LPD to be designed and built by ST Marine of Singapore, believed to be based on the Endurance-class LPD. The ship will cost around US$150million.[21] The HTMS Angthong (791) was launched on 21 March 2011.
- New frigates - On 21 April 2013, the navy announced[22] that the South Korea has been chosen to build two new multi-role frigates for the Royal Thai Navy. The procurement will be divided into two phases, one ship in each phase, over approximately five years. On 30 July 2013 The cabinet approved the first phase of the program. On 4 August 2013, the navy announced the rough specifications of the new frigate[23] which will be based on the South Korean KDX-1 Destroyer. The new frigate will include the ability to launch RIM-162 ESSM, unknown model of vertical-launch anti-submarine rocket and a data link system to communicate with Naresuan class frigates and the Royal Thai Air Force. The ship is FFBNW (fit for but not with) the RIM-66 Standard MR or SM-2MR, but Saab still cannot integrate the missile to their system. It's still the future upgrade plan. The Royal Thai Navy also planned to build second frigate in Mahidol Adulyadej naval dockyard.
Munitions
- New Surface-to-air missile - RTN buy RIM-162 ESSM.
RTN flying unit
- New tactical transport helicopter - In April 2006, the Thai Navy requested permission from the United States to buy six MH-60S Navy Hawks.[24] An agreement of purchase was signed in June 2007, and the first two aircraft were delivered in August 2011.[24]
- VIP and MEDEVAC aircraft - The Royal Thai Navy received a single Embraer ERJ-135 jet in late 2008, followed by an order for a second aircraft in October 2009; both aircraft were outfitted with medical evacuation kits, as well as being used for official transportation.[25]
RTN Marine Corps and SEALs
- New armoured personnel carrier (APC) - RTN signed a contract to procure 12 BTR-3s from Ukraine in mid-2007, the first of which began arriving in December 2010, with deliveries scheduled to be completed by the end of 2011.[26]
RTN Air and Coastal Defence Command
- Surface-to-air missile procurement - RTN plans to replace the Anti-aircraft guns after buy the Buk-M2E
Indigenous products
- Small patrol ship - The King of Thailand initiated a project to build and commission a small new patrol craft, the T.991 Class in 2002. The first ship, T.991, was built in the Royal Thai Navy Dock. Another two, T.992 and T.993, was built by Mason Shipbuilding in Thailand. The first ship was commissioned on 30 April 2007.[27][28]
- Local-build OPV - On 11 November 2008, the Cabinet approveed the plan to build a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) in a deal worth three billion baht (US$85 million). Although RTN did not unveil the design, the vessel will be built in Mahidol dockyard in Thailand.[29]
- Underwater craft - The Naval Research & Development Office of Royal Thai Navy has awarded contacts to Bangkok Dockyard Co., Ltd. to build an underwater craft. The craft is 20 tons in displacement and cost 5 million baht.[30]
- M151A2 mod - Amphibious vehicle.
- DTI RTN KSM150
- NAX seaplane
- Phantom 380-X
See also
References
- ↑ "HTMS Chakri Naruebet has been Installed with SADRAL Missile Weapon System". November 14, 2013.
- ↑ Sukom. "THAIDEFENSE-NEWS". Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ↑ "Saab receives order for combat management and radar systems for Royal Thai Navy frigate". October 4, 2013.
- ↑ "ATLAS ELEKTRONIK to deliver Bow and Towed Sonar systems for new Royal Thai Navy frigate". December 18, 2013.
- ↑ ""ฟริเกตพิฆาต" สัญชาติ "เกาหลีใต้" โฉมหน้าใหม่ "นาวีไทย" ตัวเรือแบบ "สเตลท์" ล่องหนลดการตรวจจับ". Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ↑ "BAE Systems Awarded ESSM Upgrade Contract for Thai Navy". July 3, 2013.
- ↑ "HTMS Krabi Jalani Sea Trial". April 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Coastal patrol boats launched by royals". The Nation (Thailand). 7 September 2007.
- ↑ "Her Majesty Presides over Launching Ceremony of Navy’s Patrol Boats". Thai-ASEAN News Network (TAN). 7 September 2007.
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