List of equipment of the Royal Thai Army
Appearance
This is a list of equipment of the Royal Thai Army.
Small arms and light weapons
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Pistol | ||||||
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M1911 | Semi-automatic pistol | .45 ACP | ![]() ![]() |
Thai M1911A1 pistols produced under license; locally known as the Type 86 pistol (ปพ.86).[1] | |
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CZ 75 | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
Used by Royal Thai Army Special Forces.[2] | |
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SIG Sauer P226 | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() ![]() |
Used by Royal Thai Army Special Forces.[3] | |
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Beretta 92FS | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
[4] | |
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Glock 17 | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
[5][6] | |
Daewoo K5 | Semi-automatic pisto | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
200 K5s transferred according to a 2019 SIPRI small arms report.[7] | ||
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FN Five-seven | Semi-automatic pistol | 5.7×28mm | ![]() |
Used by Royal Thai Army Special Forces.[8] | |
Shotgun | ||||||
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Remington Model 870 | Pump-action shotgun | 12 gauge | ![]() |
[9] | |
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Remington Model 1100 | Semi-automatic shotgun | 12 gauge | ![]() |
[10] | |
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Daewoo USAS-12 | Automatic shotgun | 12 gauge | ![]() |
396 USAS-12 transferred according to a 2019 SIPRI small arms report.[7] | |
Submachine gun | ||||||
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Heckler & Koch MP5 | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
Used by Royal Thai Army Special Forces[11] | |
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Uzi | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
Used by military police.[9] | |
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FN P90 | Submachine gun | 5.7x28mm | ![]() |
FN P90 submachine guns used by Royal Thai Army Special Forces.[9] | |
Assault rifle and Carbine | ||||||
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M16A1 M16A2 M16A4 |
Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() ![]() |
Standard issue rifle.[12] [13] | |
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Daewoo K2 | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
403 K2s transferred according to a 2019 SIPRI small arms report.[7] | |
Type 11 | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
The Type 11 (ปลย.11) is a Thai license produced version of the Heckler & Koch HK33. Used by Royal Thai Armed Forces and Army Reserve Force Students.[14] | ||
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NARAC 556 | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
The NARAC556 family is based on improvements of the Colt AR-15 family.[15][16] | |
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FN SCAR-L | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
Used by 11th Infantry Division[4] | |
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IWI Tavor TAR-21 | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
Standard infantry rifle.[17][18] | |
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Galil Ace N-23 | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
Used by 9th Infantry Division[4] | |
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IWI Tavor X95 | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
[7] | |
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M4 | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
[4] | |
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Norinco CQ-A | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
[19] | |
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AK-102 | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
Used by Territorial Defense Volunteers[20] | |
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AK-104 | Carbine | 7.62×39mm | ![]() |
Used by Royal Thai Paramilitary Force[20] | |
Sniper rifle and marksman rifles | ||||||
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IMI Galatz | Sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | ![]() |
Used in small numbers.[21] | |
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SIG Sauer SSG 3000 | Sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | ![]() ![]() |
[22] | |
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SR-25 | Marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | ![]() |
[23] | |
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Barrett M82/ Barrett M107 |
Anti-materiel rifle | .50 BMG | ![]() |
Used by special forces.[24] | |
Machine gun | ||||||
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M249 | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
Used by Royal Thai Army Special Forces.[25] | |
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Daewoo K3 | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
2 K3s transferred according to a 2019 SIPRI small arms report.[7] | |
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Ultimax 100 | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
[26] | |
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IMI Negev | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
1,550 NG-5s were delivered.[9][27] | |
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FN Minimi | Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
[4] | |
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FN MAG-58 | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | ![]() |
[9] | |
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M60 | General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | ![]() |
[9] | |
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Heckler & Koch HK21 | General-purpose machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
[28][9] | |
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M2 Browning | Heavy machine gun | .50 BMG | ![]() |
Locally known as Type 93 machine gun (ปก.93). Use by infantry units and mobile vehicles and helicopters.[25] | |
Grenade launcher | ||||||
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M320 | Grenade launcher | 40 mm | ![]() ![]() |
[29] | |
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M203 | Grenade launcher | 40 mm | ![]() |
[25] | |
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M79 | Grenade launcher | 40 mm | ![]() |
[25] | |
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STK 40 AGL | Automatic grenade launcher | 40 mm | ![]() |
[4] | |
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MK19 | Automatic grenade launcher | 40 mm | ![]() |
[9] | |
Anti-tank | ||||||
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FGM-148 Javelin | Anti-tank guided missile | 127 mm | ![]() |
[30] | |
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Spike-MR | Anti-tank guided missile | 152 mm | ![]() |
[31] | |
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BGM-71 TOW | Anti-tank guided missile | 152 mm | ![]() |
[9] | |
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M72 LAW | Rocket-propelled grenade | 66 mm | ![]() |
[9] | |
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Type 69 | Rocket-propelled grenade | 85 mm | ![]() |
[29] | |
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Carl Gustaf M3 | Recoilless rifle | 84 mm | ![]() |
[25] | |
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M40 | Recoilless rifle | 105 mm | ![]() |
Mounted on M151 utility vehicles.[9] |
Armoured vehicles
[edit]Photo | Model | Type | Origin | Quantity | Notes | |
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Tank | ||||||
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VT-4 | Main battle tank | ![]() |
60[32] | The VT-4 shares many subsystems technology and features from other latest Chinese main battle tanks such as Type 96B and Type 99A[33] | |
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T-84 Oplot-T | Main battle tank | ![]() |
49 | One visible feature is the new PNK-6 panoramic tank sight. "BM Oplot-T" is an export version for Thailand.[34][35] | |
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M60 | Main battle tank | ![]() |
178[36] | 53 (M60A1) RISE Passive and
125 (M60A3) TTS in service.[37] ~32-38 M60A3 TTS was upgraded with Israeli TIFCS, HMA, index loader, electric gun and turret drive systems.[38] | |
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M48A5PI | Main battle tank | ![]() |
105[39] | Conversions of M48A1 hulls to the M48A5 standard. Retained the engine, transmission and track. All were further upgraded with components from the M60A1 RISE Hull PIP Update Kit.[40] | |
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FV101 Scorpion | Light tank | ![]() |
150[41] | Surveillance Target Acquisition and Weapon Sight from SELEX Galileo Ltd replacing its aging one. Replacing diesel-engine instead of gasoline-engine.[42] | |
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Commando Stingray | Light tank | ![]() |
106[43] | It was exported for use by Royal Thai Army, who remain the only user.[44][45] | |
Combat vehicle | ||||||
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M901 ITV | Tank destroyer | ![]() |
18 | [40] | |
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BTR-3E1 | Infantry fighting vehicle | ![]() |
238 | Two variants were purchased, the BTR-3E1 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, and a specifically designed tank destroyer variant of the BTR-3, the BTR-3RK. The BTR-3RK is equipped with a special combat module that features 4 × RK-2S anti-tank guided missiles and a coaxial KT-7.62mm machine gun. A BTR-3E with a Cockerill CSE 90LP was also tested but not adopted. [46] | |
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M1126 Stryker | Infantry fighting vehicle | ![]() ![]() |
130 | As 2022, a total of 130 vehicles in service.[47] | |
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VN-1 | Infantry fighting vehicle | ![]() |
111 | As of 2021, a total of 111 Type 08 IFV or VN-1 delivered. Thailand acquired 38 vehicles for first batch and another 34 for second batch and 39 for third batch in 2021.[48] | |
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V-100 V-150 |
Armoured personnel carrier | ![]() |
43 150 |
[40] | |
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M113A1/A2/A3 | Armoured personnel carrier | ![]() |
426 | [40] | |
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Type 85 | Armoured personnel carrier | ![]() |
396 | [40] | |
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REVA-3 | Infantry mobility vehicle | ![]() |
314 | Mine-protected vehicle. Order in 3 Batch.[40] | |
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First Win | Infantry mobility vehicle | ![]() |
100+ | Mine-protected vehicle.[49] | |
Non-combat vehicles | ||||||
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Humvee | Military light utility vehicle | ![]() |
Unknown | RTA use M998, M1038A1, M1097A1, M1037, M1042, M1025, M1026A1, M966, M997, M997A2. | |
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Thairung MUV4 | Military light utility vehicle | ![]() |
Unknown | [50] | |
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M50,M51 Chaiprakarn | Military light utility vehicle/Ambulance | ![]() |
Unknown | [50] | |
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FV105 Sultan | Armored command vehicle | ![]() |
Unknown | [51] | |
Bronco ATTC | Amphibious armoured vehicle | ![]() |
10 | Troop carrier variant. Used by engineers.[52] | ||
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Bandvagn 206 | Amphibious armoured vehicle | ![]() |
Unknown | Used by Engineers.[53] | |
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BREM-84 Atlet | Armoured recovery vehicle | ![]() |
2 | Based on the T-84 Oplot chassis.[54] | |
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Type 84 | Armoured recovery vehicle | ![]() |
5 | [40] | |
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FV106 Samson | Armoured recovery vehicle | ![]() |
Unknown | [55] | |
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M88 Hercules | Armoured recovery vehicle | ![]() |
28 | 22× M88A1 + 6×M88A2 [40] | |
M578 LVR | Armoured recovery vehicle | ![]() |
Unknown | [56] | ||
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M992A2 | Resupply vehicle | ![]() |
20 | [40] | |
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Type 84 AVLB | Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | ![]() |
4 | Based on the Type 69 MBT. 18 m long mobile bridge.[51] |
Unarmoured vehicles
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Unmanned ground vehicle | ||||||
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D-Iron | Unmanned ground vehicle | ![]() ![]() |
DTI integrated with Australian manufacturer EOS’s R400S-Mk2 Direct Drive-Heavy Duty (D-HD) RWS, with the complete system.[57] | ||
Utility vehicles | ||||||
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Polaris MRZR | All-terrain vehicle | ![]() |
[58] | ||
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Land Rover Defender | Military light utility vehicle | ![]() |
Militarised Land Rover Defender 4x4 towing vehicle, digital fire control systems, and associated accessories.[59] | ||
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class | Military light utility vehicle | ![]() |
[50] | ||
Mitsubishi Type 73 | Military light utility vehicle | ![]() |
[60] | |||
M151 | Military light utility vehicle | ![]() |
RTA use M151A2, M718A1, M825.[50][61][62] | |||
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Chevrolet Colorado | Light utility vehicle | ![]() ![]() |
Chevrolet Colorado is locally manufactured by General Motors Thailand. | ||
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Toyota Hilux Vigo | Light utility vehicle | ![]() ![]() |
Toyota Hilux has been locally produced by Toyota Motor Thailand. | ||
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Isuzu D-Max | Light utility vehicle | ![]() ![]() |
Isuzu D-Max is locally assembled by Isuzu Motorsports. | ||
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Toyota HiAce | Ambulance | ![]() ![]() |
Toyota Hiace has been locally produced by Toyota Motor Thailand. | ||
Logistical vehicles | ||||||
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M911 | Tractor unit | ![]() |
[61] | ||
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M1088 | Tractor unit | ![]() |
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Sinotruk Howo | Tractor unit | ![]() |
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Mercedes-Benz NG | Tractor unit | ![]() |
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Renault | Tractor unit | ![]() |
[63] | ||
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M35 | Truck | ![]() |
M35 is 2-1/2 ton cargo truck. RTA use M35, M35A1, M35A2, M50A2, M50A3, M49A1, M49A2, M109A3, M185A1, M292A2, M275, M36A2.[50] | ||
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M54 | Truck | ![]() |
M54 is 5-ton 6x6 truck. RTA use M54, M54A2, M51A1, M51A2, M52, M52A1, M52A2, M246, M543, M543A2, M813, M813A1, M820A2, M817, M818, M816.[50] | ||
Bedford TM3250 | Truck | ![]() |
TM3250 is 5-ton 4x4 truck.[50] | |||
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UNIMOG | Truck | ![]() |
RTA use U1100/L 4x4, U1550 4x4, U2450/L 6x6, U2405 6x6.[50] | ||
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Kia KM450 | Truck | ![]() |
[50] | ||
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Kia KM250 | Truck | ![]() |
[50] | ||
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KrAZ-6322 | Truck | ![]() |
KrAZ-6322 were ordered for Royal Thai Army in April 2013.[64] In October 2013 first KrAZ-6322 trucks were delivered to RTA [65] | ||
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TATA 715 | Truck | ![]() ![]() |
Chaiseri truck 1 1/4 ton built based on TATA LPTA 715 4x4.[66][67] | ||
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Hino 500 | Truck | ![]() ![]() |
Hino 500 has been locally produced by Hino Motors Manufacturing (Thailand) Ltd.[50] | ||
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Isuzu F-Series | Truck | ![]() ![]() |
RTA use Isuzu FTS 800 4x4, FTS 33 H2E 4x4.[50] Isuzu F-Series is locally assembled by Isuzu Motorsports(Thailand). | ||
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Mitsubishi Fuso | Truck | ![]() ![]() |
Isuzu F-Series is locally assembled by Fuso Truck Thailand Co., Ltd.. | ||
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Nissan Diesel UD | Dump truck | ![]() ![]() |
Nissan Diesel UD is locally assembled by UD TRUCKS CORPORATION (THAILAND) CO., LTD. | ||
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M945 | Bridge Transporter | ![]() |
[68] | ||
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Norinco MFB | Modular fast bridge | ![]() |
Chinese MFB is a modular fast bridge launcher truck 10x10.[69] |
Artillery
[edit]Photo | Model | Type | Origin | Quantity | Notes | |
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Multiple rocket launcher | ||||||
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D11A | Multi-Purpose self-propelled multiple rocket launcher | ![]() ![]() |
1(+11) | DTI is partnering with Elbit Systems to develop a Thai version of the PULS.[70] | |
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DTI-1G | 302 mm self-propelled multiple rocket launcher | ![]() ![]() |
12 | The multiple guided rocket launcher is based on WS-32.[37] | |
DTI-1 | 302 mm self-propelled multiple rocket launcher | ![]() ![]() |
8 | The weapon is a derivative of the WS-1B.[37] | ||
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DTI-2 | 122 mm self-propelled multiple rocket launcher | ![]() |
1 | The second generation of 122 mm rocket developed by the Thai defense industry and DTI. Mounted on Type 85 AFV.[71] | |
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SR-4 | 122 mm self-propelled multiple rocket launcher | ![]() |
4 | Export version of PHL-11 using 6x6 Shaanxi SX2190KA truck chassis[37] | |
Howitzer | ||||||
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M109 howitzer | 155 mm self-propelled howitzer | ![]() |
20 | [37] | |
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ATMOS 2000 | 155 mm self-propelled howitzer | ![]() ![]() |
24 | As 2022, 24 in service. Locally produced and designated as M758 ATMG. Mounted on 6×6 10 tonne Tatra truck.[37][72] | |
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CAESAR | 155 mm self-propelled howitzer | ![]() |
6 | [37] | |
Soltam M-71 | 155 mm towed howitzer | ![]() |
32 | Modified to be self-propelled howitzer mounted on 6×6 truck.[37] | ||
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M198 | 155 mm towed howitzer | ![]() |
116 | [37] | |
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GHN-45 | 155 mm towed howitzer | ![]() |
92 | [73] | |
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M-425 | 105 mm towed howitzer | ![]() ![]() |
285 | Thai M-101 rebuilt to M-101/30; Thai designation M-425 [37] | |
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L119 | 105 mm towed howitzer | ![]() |
22 | [37] | |
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GIAT LG1 | 105 mm towed howitzer | ![]() |
30(+6) | RTA received the first six of a dozen LG1 Mk III ordered from France.[74][37] | |
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OTO Melara Mod 56 | 105 mm towed howitzer | ![]() |
12 | [75] | |
Mortar | ||||||
Cardom | 120 mm self-propelled mortar | ![]() ![]() |
22(+12) | SPEAR version for the locally produced and designated as ATMM. Mounted on a 4×4 truck supplied by Tata truck.[72][37] | ||
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M1064A3 | 120 mm self-propelled mortar | ![]() |
12 | 12 M1064A3 ordered in 1995 and delivered in 1997.[76][77] | |
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BTR-3 | 81/120 mm self-propelled mortar | ![]() |
~12 BTR-3M1 ~11 BTR-3M2 |
[78] | |
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M132A1 | 120 mm mortar | ![]() |
Unknown | [79] | |
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M29 mortar | 81 mm mortar | ![]() |
Unknown | [79] | |
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M121 mortar | 60 mm mortar | ![]() |
Unknown | M121A1 mortar, M121A2 mortar and M121A3 commando mortar[79] |
Air defence
[edit]Photo | Model | Type | Origin | Notes | ||
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Surface-to-air missiles | ||||||
VL MICA | Surface-to-air missile | ![]() |
1 enter service in 2019, receive two launchers and one command truck.[80] | |||
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Starstreak | Man-portable air-defense system | ![]() |
24 launchers with 240 missiles.[37] | ||
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9K38 Igla-S | Man-portable air-defense system | ![]() |
Part of order placed in 2010.[37][81] | ||
Anti-aircraft gun | ||||||
M163 VADS | 20 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun | ![]() |
24 in service. Currently undergoing upgrade by IMI.[82][83] | |||
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Bofors L60 | 40 mm towed anti-aircraft gun | ![]() |
30 L/60 (M1) in service[84] 16 EL/70 LVS in service[84] | ||
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BAE Systems EL/70 LVS | 40 mm towed anti-aircraft gun | ![]() |
70 EL/70 LVS in service[84] | ||
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Oerlikon GDF | 35 mm twin cannon towed anti-aircraft gun | ![]() |
8 GDF-007 in service[85] |
Radar system
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Air search radar | ||||||
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Flycatcher | Mobile short range air search radar | ![]() |
Use supports Bofors L60.[86] | ||
Skyguard 3 FC | Mobile short range air search radar | ![]() |
Use supports Oerlikon GDF.[85] | |||
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TRML-3D/32 | Mobile medium range air search radar | ![]() |
Use supports VL Mica.[80] | ||
ATAR | Medium range air search radar | ![]() |
[87] | |||
Artillery-locating radar | ||||||
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AN/TPQ-36(V)11 | Counter-battery radar | ![]() |
[88][89] |
Aircraft
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Helicopter | ||||||
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Bell AH-1F Huey Cobra | Attack helicopter | ![]() |
7 | Four were ordered in 1988 and another four were ordered in 2005.[90][91] One was lost in 2001 crash. Three in storage for spare parts. Will be replaced by the Boeing AH-6.[92] | |
Boeing AH-6 | Light attack helicopter | ![]() |
(+8) | 8 on order.[93][94] | ||
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Airbus Helicopters H125M | Utility helicopter | ![]() |
8 | [92] | |
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Sikorsky UH-60L/M/A Blackhawk | Utility helicopter | ![]() |
18 | Two UH-60Ls were lost in 2011 and 2022 crashes.[95][96] Current fleet now up to 18 helicopters. 8 UH-60L,3 UH-60A,7 UH-60M[97] | |
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UH-1N Twin Huey | Utility helicopter | ![]() |
48 | 48 units undergoing upgrade to tactical helicopter.[92] | |
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AgustaWestland AW149 | Utility helicopter | ![]() |
5 | [98][92] | |
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Bell 206 Jet Ranger | Utility helicopter | ![]() |
20 | Both the Bell 206A and Bell 206B are in use.[92] | |
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Airbus Helicopters UH-72A Lakota | Utility helicopter | ![]() |
5 | One lost in 2016 crash [99] | |
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Airbus Helicopters H145 | Utility helicopter | ![]() |
5(+15) | [100] | |
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AgustaWestland AW139 | VIP transport/Utility helicopter | ![]() |
8 | [101][92] | |
Mi-17V-5 | Transport helicopter | ![]() |
10 | [92] | ||
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Schweizer 300C | Observation/Trainer helicopter | ![]() |
45 | For observation and training [92] | |
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Enstrom 480B | Trainer helicopter | ![]() |
21 | For training. One lost in crash.[92] | |
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Robinson R44 | Trainer helicopter | ![]() |
1 | For training [102] | |
Fixed-wing aircraft | ||||||
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C-208 Grand Caravan Ex | Utility aircraft | ![]() |
2 | [40] | |
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Kodiak 100 | Utility aircraft | ![]() |
3 | [40] | |
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CASA C-295W | Military transport aircraft | ![]() |
3 | The RTA ordered one C-295W.[103][92] | |
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CASA C-212-300 Aviocar | Military transport aircraft | ![]() |
2 | Serial numbers 446 and 447 based with the VIP squadron at Don Mueang Airport.[92] | |
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Embraer ERJ-135LR | VIP transport aircraft | ![]() |
2 | Both aircraft delivered (serial numbers 1084/HS-AMP and 1124)[104][105] | |
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British Aerospace Jetstream 41 | VIP transport aircraft | ![]() |
2 | Serial numbers 41060 and 41094. Based with the VIP unit at Don Mueang Airport.[40] | |
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Pilatus PC-12 | VIP transport aircraft | ![]() |
1 | [40] | |
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Gulfstream G500 | VIP transport aircraft | ![]() |
1 | [106] | |
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Beechcraft Super King Air 200 | VIP transport aircraft | ![]() |
2 | Serial numbers 0342 and 1165. Based at the Lopburi army complex.[92] | |
Surveillance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles | ||||||
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IAI Searcher Mk.II | Unmanned aerial vehicle | ![]() |
4 | In use since 2001.[107] | |
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Elbit Hermes 450 | Unmanned aerial vehicle | ![]() |
4 | The UAVs are operated by the 21st Aviation Battalion at the Army Aviation Centre at Lopburi.[108] In use since 2018.[107] | |
Aeronautics Defense Dominator | Unmanned aerial vehicle | ![]() |
Unknown | [Documented by a few sources, not yet seen].[107] | ||
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AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven | Unmanned aerial vehicle | ![]() |
Unknown | In use since 2010.[107] | |
DTI U-1 'Sky Scout' | Unmanned aerial vehicle | ![]() |
Unknown | It is unknown whether they are in army service. (In use since 2017.)[107] | ||
DTI D-Eyes 02 | Unmanned aerial vehicle | ![]() |
Unknown | It is unknown whether they are in army service. (In use since 2017.)[107] | ||
MOAI | Target drone | ![]() |
Unknown | In use since 2019.[107] |
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