RTAF-5
Royal Thai Air Force · Thailand · first flew 1984 · light aircraft
The RTAF-5, officially B.ThO.5, was a Thai trainer and forward air control aircraft developed and built by the Science and Weapon Systems Development Centre of the Royal Thai Air Force in the 1980s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboprop, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Twin-boom configuration with a fuselage resembling that of an OV-10 Bronco |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-boom configuration with a fuselage resembling that of an OV-10 Bronco
- Single Allison 250 turboprop at the rear of the fuselage in pusher configuration
- Wingtip fuel tanks and four underwing hardpoints
An all-metal high-wing monoplane with twin booms and a retractable nosewheel undercarriage, driven by a rear-mounted pusher propeller.
Specifications
- The RTAF-5 has a length of 9.96 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.55 m (31 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Development started in 1976. The prototype first flew on 5 October 1984, with the undercarriage fixed for early testing.
Variants
Only one flying prototype was built, with a second example used for static testing.
Where you'll see it
Development was delayed by licence production of the RFB Fantrainer and the programme was abandoned. The prototype is preserved at the Royal Thai Air Force Museum.
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