The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) announced the commissioning of the Dominator XP Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) at a ceremony held at Takhli Air Base on September 01, 2023. The event presided over by ACM Alongkorn Wannarot, Commander-in-Chief of the RTAF, showcased aircraft tail number 506 as the centerpiece.
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The Dominator XP is a heavily modified version of the Diamond DA42 Twin Star, transformed by Israel’s Aeronautics Defense Systems into a Medium Altitude, Long Endurance (MALE) UAS. The aircraft is designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions and features a multi-purpose payload that includes Engagement Operations (EO), Search and Rescue (SAR), Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), and Communications Intelligence (COMINT).
Based on the MPP DA42 configuration, this certifiable platform can be equipped with the most advanced systems, such as high-performance EO day/night payloads, SAR and optical radars, mobile location systems, satellite communication, and more, to ensure mission success. As a two-engine unmanned system, the Dominator XP is the most reliable solution for SAR missions, safely covering long ranges, and operable in harsh weather conditions, over sea and land.