Kit: F-RSIN Injection plastic (France) Decals: SiamScale (Thailand)
Modeller: Supawat Putthitornworasit APR'2015 (Model ATR72-500s The 4th for my worked)
Owner: Thirawuth Boonyathitiphun
In 2007 year the Thai government approved the RTAF of project to procurement budgets for 4 ATR-72-500 aircraft to offer a vehicle for royalty The Royal plane and VIP flight mode for short distance Airport and not far to airports with short runways. to replace the aircraft AVRO HS748 (BL. 5) active for over 40 years and will be operated into 603 Squadron 6 Wing Airborne Division stationed in Donmuang AFB, Bangkok Thailand. The Aircraft build by Avions de Transport Regional - EADS' (French.) The serial number assigned to serve # 872 and dilivery on 9 SEP 2009.
The ATR 72 was developed from the ATR 42 in order to increase the seating capacity (48 to 78) by stretching the fuselage by 4.5 metres (15 ft), increasing the wingspan, adding more powerful engines, and increasing fuel capacity by approximately 10 percent. The 72 was announced in 1986, and made its maiden flight on 27 October 1988. One year later, on 27 October 1989, Finnair became the first airline to put the aircraft into service. Since then, at least 408 ATR 72s have been delivered worldwide
ATR 72-212A/Series 500
Certified in January 1997 with either x2 PW127F turboprops engines the ATR72-212A is an upgraded version of the -210 using six-bladed propellers on otherwise identical PW127F engines. Other improvements include higher maximum weights and superior performance, as well as greater automation of power management to ease pilot workload
Thailand’s RTAF (Royal Thai Air Force) today took delivery of its first ATR 72-500 from a contract that was signed in 2007 for four ATR 72 VIP aircraft. This first ATR features a state-of-the-art VIP cabin interior and will be dedicated to the transport of the Thai Royal Family, as well as other Government and military officials. The aircraft is powered by two PW 127M engines, and is equipped with ATR’s optional front passenger door. The remaining three ATR 72-500s will be delivered before the end of the year.
ATR aircraft have been operating in Thailand since 1990, with three airlines, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways and PB Air, currently operating ATR 72s. The aircraft delivered today is the first being ordered by the Government.
Stéphane Mayer, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, declared: “We are confident that these specifically designed VIP ATR aircraft will fulfill the transportation needs of the highest authorities in Thailand”.
He also underlined “the importance of the strong support base of ATR in South East Asia, which is definitely contributing to our continued success in this part of the world. Airlines, as well as Governments, know they can count on our expertise and our proximity to efficiently operate their ATR fleets.”
Commenting on ATR presence in South East Asia, he added: “Our support facilities include the Asian ATR Training Center (AATC), located in Bangkok and equipped with two Full Flight Simulators, enabling us to provide high qualified training courses to pilots and engineers throughout the region. In addition, we rely on ATR Eastern Support (AES) in Singapore for spares and technical support to all our operators in Asia and the Pacific.”
