Thailandscale144: SAAB 340 AEW 702 Squadron 7 Wing RTAF.

9/27/2015

SAAB 340 AEW 702 Squadron 7 Wing RTAF.

1/144th Scale model : SAAB 340 AEW ( บ.ค.1) 702 Sqn.,7 Wing., Suratthani AFB. Royal Thai Air Force
Kit: Foxone (3D Printing model) Decals: DIY
Modeler: Supawat Putthitornworasit SEP'2015
Client: 702 Squadron

The new Thai Gripen fighters will be supported by Saab's Erieye Airborne Early Warning system (AEW) and a dedicated Command and Control System (C2), also provided by Saab. In all, the Royal Thai Air Force ordered 12 Gripen C/Ds, two Saab 340 Erieye AEW Aircraft and one Saab 340B for training and transport duties. The first Saab 340 Erieye AEW and Saab 340 were delivered in 2010 while the first batch of six Gripen was handed over in early 2011. The second batch of Gripen fighters and a Saab 340 Erieye AEW Aircraft will be delivered during 2011-2014.