RTAF Roll Out F-5E/F Super Tigris During 40th Anniversary of its F-5E/F Fighter Aircraft

24 Mei 2018

F-5F “Super Tigris” Prototype Roll Out Ceremony (all photos : Sompong Nondhasa, RTAF)

Air Force celebrates 40th anniversary of its F-5E/F fighter aircraft

UBON RATCHATHANI (TNA) -- The Royal Thai Air Force conducted a ceremony to mark the 40th anniversary of the service of its F-5E/F fighter aircraft and accepted one of the jets after its upgrade.

Air force commander-in-chief ACM Johm Rungswang presided over the ceremony at Wing 21. The ceremony included a Buddhist rite and the air force chief hanging garlands on the aircraft and handing souvenirs to officers working with the aircraft.

The F-5E/F aircraft had built good reputations for the air force and the country because they had been successfully deployed for many important warfare missions and the success resulted from unity among commanders, pilots and relevant officials, ADM Johm said.

One of the 14 F-5E/F aircraft of the air force was upgraded and delivered by Elbis System. The service duration of the upgraded aircraft is extended for 15 years.

The upgrade project enables F-5E/F aircraft to use long-range weapons, efficient radar and an integrated warfare information system. Originally F-5E/F aircraft are incompatible with beyond-visual-range missiles and unable to cope with modern threats. (OANA)

F-5E/F Super Tigris

"Enhancement in Battle"
Currently, the Air Force's F-5E / F fighter aircraft is a limited-edition, third-generation fighter. Can not use weapons far beyond sight. With outdated technology, you can not face the current threat.

Improving the capacity of The use of the higher performance. It is an option. To maintain effective and continuous defense capabilities.

Improve capacity It can be used in modern weapons systems with high accuracy, range, and effective radar detection. The Tactical Data Link was designed to be used in conjunction with other high-performance aircraft and air defense systems. Woven effectively. It must take into account the transmission. And maintenance for the life of the aircraft has been updated or at least 15 years after the completion of the renovation.

Update details
- Computer Mission (MC) can be efficiently processed. And install advanced software.
- Color Moving Map displays on the Horizontal Situation Display screen as well as two screens in the Multi Function Color Display (MFCD).
- Install the radio transmitter. Provide electronic disturbance protection (ECCM) HAVE QUICK II.
- Improve Head Up Display (HUD) and install Up Front Control Panel (UFCP).
- Install Digital Video and Data Recorder (DVDR). Can record audio and video. There is also a Debriefing System.
- Improve the electrical system and environment control system (ECS) of the system as well as other systems related to capacity improvement.

Weapon system
- Can use air-to-air weapons. Modern Within Visual Range (WAV) is currently in use and is equipped with air-to-air weaponry software. Beyond Visual Range for future use.
- Install the device to support. Navigation / Targeting Pod, which is currently in use.
- Can use weapons system. The current use And will be in the future.
- Self-defense system with advanced Electronics Warfare system including Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Countermeasure Dispenser System

Radar
- Install a modern radar system. It has remote sensing capabilities. It can detect targets of at least 40 nautical miles, as well as support the use of modern weapon systems and the Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capability.

F-5E / F: Generation
Currently, most of the world's fighter aircraft are in the 4 to 5 years, but the F-5E/F of the Weavers is in the 3rd generation, with limited capabilities. Not ready for the threat When upgrading The weapon system is equivalent. Fifth fighter with remote radar system. Over-sighted weapons and data link systems.

Technology transfer
To be the basis for development. In the field of human resources development, the current technology and the future. Technology Transfer of Aircraft Training to be able to care. And maintenance of aircraft on the basis of self-reliance. We need to be able to further develop the technology of aircraft, weapons systems, telecommunications systems. Or other systems. associated This will allow them to be self-reliant and develop themselves. (RTAF)