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]
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Role | Training and liaison aircraft Type of aircraft |
National origin | Thailand |
Manufacturer | Royal Thai Air Force, Science and Weapon Systems Development Centre |
First flight | 1957[1] |
Status | Sole example in the Royal Thai Air Force Museum |
Primary user | Royal Thai Air Force |
Number built | 1 flying prototype |
Developed from | Fuji LM-1 |
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]
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