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GAF N-22B Missionmaster

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Aircraft of the Royal Thai Air Force
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Development

Entwicklung

 

The GAF Nomad is a utility aircraft produced by the Government Aircraft Factories (GAF) of Australia in Melbourne. Supported by the Australian Government, design work began in the mid-1960s, and it made its maiden flight on 23 July 1971. Despite some export sales and commercial operations, sales were not as sufficient and production stopped in 1985. The twin-turboprop, high-wing aircraft has a retractable gear.

On 23. July 1971, the first prototype VH-SUP flew for the first time. In service, the Nomad was soon considered to be a problematic aircraft; early evaluations of the type performed by the military were frequently critical of it. Reportedly, safety concerns raised included fatigue issues with the tailplane, incorrect strength calculations having been used, and multiple questions surrounding the aircraft's overall aerodynamic stability and airworthiness. During 1985, production of the Nomad was terminated; in total, only 172 aircraft including the prototypes were manufactured

 

Die GAF Nomad ist ein Mehrzweckflugzeug, das von den Government Aircraft Factories (GAF) Australiens in Melbourne hergestellt wird. Mit Unterstützung der australischen Regierung began-nen die Konstruktionsarbeiten Mitte der 1960er Jahre und absolvierten am 23. Juli 1971 ihren Jungfernflug. Trotz einiger Exportverkäufe und kommerzieller Operationen waren die Verkäufe nicht so ausreichend und die Produktion wurde 1985 eingestellt. Der Twin-Turboprop-Hochdecker hat ein Einziehfahrwerk.
Am 23. Juli 1971 flog der erste Prototyp VH-SUP zum ersten Mal. Im Einsatz galt die Nomad bald als problematisches Flugzeug; Frühe Evaluierun-gen, die vom Militär durchgeführt wurden, standen ihm häufig kritisch gegenüber. Zu den geäußerten Sicherheitsbedenken gehörten Berichte von Er-müdungsproblemen mit dem Leitwerk, falsche Festigkeitsberechnungen und mehrere Fragen zur aerodynamischen Stabilität und Lufttüchtigkeit des Flugzeugs insgesamt. 1985 wurde die Produktion des Nomad eingestellt; Insgesamt wurden nur 172 Flugzeuge einschließlich der Prototypen herge-stellt.

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Variants

Versionen

 

N.22B

13 passenger version.

N.22B

Version für 13 Passagiere

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Operational history

Einsatzgeschichte

 

The plane is designated Transportplane No. 9 (BL.9 บล.๙).

 

Die Maschine wird als Transportflugzeug No. 9 (BL.9 บล.๙)  bezeichnet.

 

   

1981 bestellte die RTAF 20 GAF N-22B Nomad als Ersatz für die veralteten C-47 Dakota. 1982 wurden die Maschinen aus Australien geliefert und von der 605 Staffel und 461 Staffel übernommen. 1987 wurden zwei weitere Maschinen erworben. 1985 gab die 605 Staffel ihre Nomads an die in RTAFB Pitsanukole beheimatet 461 Staffel ab.

Neben der Transportversion konnte die Nomad auch mit einer 20mm Kanone bewaffnet werden. 2015 wurde dei Nomad ausser Dienst genommen.

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605 Sqn. 6th Wing

461 Sqn. 46th Wing

461 Sqn. 46th Wing
 

 

 

461 Sqn. 46th Wing

461 Sqn. 46th Wing

461 Sqn. 46th Wing

 

 

 

   

461 Sqn. 46th Wing

461 Sqn. 46th Wing

461 Sqn. 46th Wing

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Specifications N-22A

Wingspan

Spannweite

16.52 m

Length

Länge

12.56 m

Height

Höhe

5.52 m
Wing area Flügelfläche 31.28m²

Engine

Motor

2× Allison 250-B17B turboprop engines, 400 shp each

Maximum speed

Höchstgeschwindigkeit

311 km/h

Empty weight

Leergewicht

2,150 kg

Loaded weight

Startgewicht

3,855 kg

Climb Rate

Steigrate

7.4 m/s

Service ceiling

Gipfelhöhe

6,400 m

Range

Reichweite

1,074 km

Armament

Bewaffnung

none

Capacity

Zuladung 1 Pilot, 13 passengers
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Pictures

Bilder

 

 

 

 
  Flightline in Phitsanuloke. (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B BL9-21/30 #46116 (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  
 

 

 

 
  Nomad with Rainmaking equipment. (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) Nomad with Rainmaking equipment. (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) Flightline in Phitsanuloke. (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  
 

 

 

 
  Nomad with Rainmaking equipment. (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B BL9-9/26 #46113 (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) Flightline in Phitsanuloke. (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  
 

 

 

 
  (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B BL9-17/26 #60506 was used by the 605 Sqn 6th Wing at  RTAFB Don Muang. (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B BL9-19/27 #46135 (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  
 

 

 

 
  N-22B BL9-19/27 #46135 (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B BL9-19/27 #46135 (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B BL9-19/27 #46135(Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  N-22B BL9-19/27 #46135 (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  
 

 

 

 
  N-22B BL9-9/26 #46113 (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B BL9-9/26 #46113 (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B BL9-9/26 #46113 (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) Nomad with Rainmaking equipment. (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  
 

 

 

 
  Nomad with Rainmaking equipment ant Titles on the Fuselage. (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B BL9-21/30 #46116 (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B BL9-14/26 #46134 (Photo courtesy of collection Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B BL9-14/26 #46134 (Photo courtesy of collection Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  
 

 

 

 
  BL9-17/26 #46115 ex 605 Sqn now 461 Sqn at Phitsanuloke N-22B BL9-19/27 #46135 (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N22B BL9-22/30 #46126 (Photo courtesy of collection Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  
 

 

 

 
  An N-22B from the Royal Rainmaking flight of the 461 Sqn. (Photo courtesy of Top Gun magazine via Vidya Tapasanan)  (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  
 

 

 

 
  N22B BL9-12/26 #46124 (Photo courtesy of collection Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  N22B BL9-12/26 #46124 (Photo courtesy of collection Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  N22B BL9-7/25 #46141 (Photo courtesy of collection Peter Weinert) (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  
 

 

 

 
  N-22B BL9-2/25 #46112 (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) GAF N-22B Nomad (Photo courtesy of  Royal Thai Air Force Museum via Sakpinit Promthep).  
 

 

 

 
  N-22B BL9-21/30 #46116 (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) Nomad with Rainmaking equipment in use. (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B BL9-14/26 #46134 (Photo courtesy of collection Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  
 

 

 

   
  N-22B BL9-14/26 #46134 (Photo courtesy of collection Phakphum Tangkijjarak) N-22B BL9-14/26 #46134 (Photo courtesy of collection Phakphum Tangkijjarak)  (Photo collection of Phakphum Tangkijjarak)    
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Serial, GAF N-22A Missionmaster
Type

Thai Serial

Reg.

s/n

Delivered

Withdrawn

Remarks

N-22B BL9-1/25 46111 109 1982 ? -
N-22B BL9-2/25 46112 114 Apr. 1982 Dec. 2015 -
N-22B BL9-3/25 46121 133 Jul. 1982 Apr. 2004 -
N-22B BL9-4/25 46122 134 Sep. 1982 Dec. 2015 Preserved in the RTAF Museum
N-22B BL9-5/25 46231, 46131 137 Sep. 1982 6. Mar. 2009 w/o
N-22B BL9-6/25 46232, 46232 138 Oct. 1982 Jan 2003 -
N-22B BL9-7/25 46241, 46141 141 Nov. 1982 Apr. 2004 -
N-22B BL9-8/26 46242, 46142 144 Apr. 1983 ? -
N-22B BL9-9/26 46113 145 Apr. 1983 ? -
N-22B BL9-10/26 60508, 46114 146 Apr. 1983 ? -
N-22B BL9-11/26 46123 147 Sep. 1983 ? -
N-22B BL9-12/26 46124 148 Sep. 1983 Jan. 2003 -
N-22B BL9-13/26 46233, 46133 149 Sep. 1983 Jan. 2003 -
N-22B BL9-14/26 46134 150 Oct. 1983 ? -
N-22B BL9-15/26 46143 151 Oct. 1983 Jan. 2003 -
N-22B BL9-16/26 46144 153 Oct. 1983 ? -
N-22B BL9-17/26 60506, 46115 155 Nov. 1983 ? -
N-22B BL9-18/26 60507, 46125 157 Nov. 1983 ? -
N-22B BL9-19/27 46135 156 Feb. 1984 ? -
N-22B BL9-20/27 46145 158 Feb. 1984 ? -
N-22B BL9-21/30 46116 152 Apr 1987 ? -
N-22B BJL9-22/30 46126 154 Apr 1987 ? -
Last Update 20. December 2021
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- Last update 22. January 2013

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