RTAF-2
The RTAF-2 is a single-engine training and liaison aircraft that was developed by the Royal Thai Air Force's Science and Weapon Systems Development Centre in 1957.[1][2]
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| Role | Training and liaison aircraft |
| National origin | Thailand |
| Manufacturer | Royal Thai Air Force, Science and Weapon Systems Development Centre |
| First flight | 1957[1] |
| Status | Sole example in the Royal Thai Air Force Museum |
| Primary user | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Number built | 1 flying prototype |
| Developed from | Fuji LM-1 |
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The sole RTAF 2 at the Royal Thai Air Force Museum, Don Mueang, Bangkok, on 24 July 2014.
Development
The RTAF-2 was developed from the Fuji LM-1 Nikko, itself a derivative of the Beechcraft Bonanza. One prototype was built in 1957 and tested in 1957–58, although no further production followed.[1][2][3][4]
By 1984 the sole example had been turned over to the Royal Thai Air Force Museum, Don Mueang District, Bangkok.[5]
Aircraft on display
- Royal Thai Air Force Museum near Bangkok - sole example[5]
References
- Braun, Jean Marc, RTAF-2, B.THOR2, Royal Thai Air Force
- Forsgren, John. "Aircraft Production in Thailand". Aeroflight.co.uk. 20 November 2004. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- RTAF Museum
- "Royal Thai Air Force Aviation Photos - Just Aviation". planespotters.net. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- Taylor, John (ed): Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1984–1985, page 204. Jane's Publishing Company, 1984. ISBN 0 7106 0801 2
External links
Media related to RTAF-2 at Wikimedia Commons- Thai Aviation
- History of The Royal Thai Air Force - Royal Thai Air Force Aircraft Designations
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