The RTAF-6 (บ.ทอ.๖) is a Thai training aircraft developed from the Italian SIAI-Marchetti SF.260MT trainer,[1] and built by Thai Aviation Industry.
| RTAF-6 | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Trainer aircraft |
| National origin | Thailand |
| Manufacturer | Thai Aviation Industry |
| First flight | 14 June 2012 |
| Introduction | 2014 |
| Status | In service, in production |
| Primary user | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Produced | 2014–present |
| Number built | 3 (2017), 25 reported built |
| Developed from | SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 |
Specifications edit
Data from Air International February 2014
General characteristics
- Crew: One
- Length: 8.35 m (27.39 ft)
- Wingspan: 24.28 m (79 ft 8 in)
- Height: 2.4 m (7.9 ft)
- Powerplant: 1 × Allison 250-B17-D turboprop, 313 kW (420 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 593 km/h (368 mph, 320 kn)
- Cruise speed: 414 km/h (257 mph, 224 kn) (econ cruise)
- Range: 668 km (415 mi, 361 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 7,600 m (25,000 ft)
Armament
- Hardpoints: 4 with a capacity of up to 68 kg (150 lb) on inner, 100 lb (45 kg) on outer
Operators edit
See also edit
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