JAS-39 Gripen-E 'Takes Down' F-16 Fighting Falcon In Thai Air Force Wargame; RTAF Approves Saab Aircraft

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It's Confirmed! JAS-39 Gripen-E 'Takes Down' F-16 Fighting Falcon In Thai Air Force Agreement; RTAF Approves Saab Aircraft 


Ending all rumors, the Royal Thai Air Force has selected the SAAB Gripen-E plane to substitute its outdated F-16A/B jets, giving a substantial advantage to the Swedish company. 


The RTAF revealed the purchase in a Facebook update on August 27. The organization expressed its desire to obtain the Gripen-E/F fighter jets manufactured by SAAB in Sweden. The decision was made after thorough deliberation and assessment carried out over a period of ten months. 


The Royal Thai Air Force determined that the Gripen-E/F fighter aircraft possesses a capacity span that aligns with the Air Force’s fundamental and strategic requirements. The airplane has the potential for further enhancement, resulting in a boost in its ability to operate in multiple dimensions. The message was translated by a computer. 


The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is in the process of assessing the two fighter aircraft options presented to them, namely the Saab Gripen-E from Sweden and the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72 Vipers. Both jets are considered to be suitable for smaller air forces that do not need costly stealth aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II, as they are both fourth-generation planes. 


The final offers from the jet manufacturers were shared, including an offset plan required by the Thai government, as announced by the RTAF leader ACM Panpakdee Pattanakul on August 26. The commander stated that two groups had been created to reexamine the bids in order to ensure that the Air Force chooses the aircraft that most closely meets its needs, as per Bangkok Post. 


He observed that the Air Force has been assessing the discoveries of both committees and was expected to reach a final decision by the conclusion of the week. Nevertheless, ACM Panpakdee, the commander of RTAF, declared on August 27 that the committee opted for the Gripen E/F instead of the F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft. 


Previously, in July 2024, a representative from the RTAF informed Janes that the RTAF preferred the Swedish aircraft following a comprehensive assessment that revealed the Gripen more effectively met its requirements. “The acquisition is currently underway [but is] reliant on the government,” the spokesperson stated. Nevertheless, the ultimate choice was entrusted to the Thai authorities.

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