Thailand wants to buy 8 F-35s, claims its cheaper than Gripen

The head of Royal Thai Air Force, ACM Napadej Dhupatemiya, revealed that the flying branch wishes to buy eight F-35 fighters and a panel will be set up to initiate the purchase.

Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35 Demonstration Team pilot and commander performs a high-speed pass in an F-35A Lightning II during the Arctic Lightning Airshow July 13, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The aerial demonstration consists of 16 maneuvers that fully showcase the capabilities of the F-35A Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)

Napadej claims that a Gripen fighter will cost $85 million and the F-35 can be acquired at $70 million after negotiations.

He added that only eight to 12 F-35s will be required and they will be aided by a fleet of unmanned “loyal wingman.”

According to Bangkok Post, the F-35s will replace the F-16s at Wing 1 in Korat.

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