คนไทยต้องการ บินรบปรามเขมรลำใหม่ F-15EX ฉายา"คลังแสงลอยฟ้า" F-16 ไทยใช้ได้อีกกี่ปี ?ก่อนปลดประจำการ

Despite being in service with the Royal Thai Air Force for over 40 years, the F-16 A/B fighter jet remains the primary force for airspace protection today. In its main combat squadrons, namely Squadron 103, Wing 1, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Squadron 403, Wing 4, Takhli, Nakhon Sawan, the F-16 A/B has consistently performed deterrence, interception, and special operations missions. In the recent border conflict with Cambodia, the F-16 A/B demonstrated its power, effectively dominating air superiority and supporting ground combat. However, over the past 20 years, military aviation technology has advanced significantly. Looking at the capabilities of the 59 F-16 A/B aircraft, they may not be sufficient to counter more modern aircraft. Therefore, Thailand desires the F-15EX Advanced Eagle, the latest model in the F-15 family, to provide new combat support against Cambodia. The nickname "Flying Arsenal" after the F-16 in Korat nears decommissioning. How many more years of service do the Royal Thai Air Force's F-16s have left? The Royal Thai Air Force has a project to upgrade its existing F-16s, known as the Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU). This involves upgrading various electronic systems to enable the use of modern weapons. In addition, structural upgrades are being undertaken under the Falcon Up and Falcon Star projects to extend their service life (by approximately 10 years). The Royal Thai Air Force plans to decommission the last F-16 in 2040, or approximately 14 years. Post by Because I Love Aviation If the Royal Thai Air Force acquires 8 F-15EX Advanced Eagles for offensive missions... Accessing the heart of enemy territory, if necessary, which the F-15 performs better than the Jas-39 Gripen or F-16, with a target of 120 training hours per aircraft per year, would incur the following costs: 1. The cost per flight hour (CPFH) of the F-15EX is approximately US$29,000 per flight hour (approximately 1,015,000 baht when calculated at an exchange rate of 35 baht/dollar).