RTAF-2 explained

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]}

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]

Operators

• Royal Thai Air Force^[1]

Aircraft on display

• Royal Thai Air Force Museum near Bangkok - sole example^[5]

External links

• • Thai Aviation
• History of The Royal Thai Air Force - Royal Thai Air Force Aircraft Designations

Notes and References

1. Braun, Jean Marc, RTAF-2, B.THOR2, Royal Thai Air Force
2. Forsgren, John. "Aircraft Production in Thailand". Aeroflight.co.uk. 20 November 2004. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
3. http://www.thai-aviation.net/files/RTAF_Museum.pdf RTAF Museum
4. Web site: Royal Thai Air Force Aviation Photos - Just Aviation. planespotters.net. 20 October 2016.
5. Taylor, John (ed): Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1984–1985, page 204. Jane's Publishing Company, 1984.