List of aircraft of the Royal Malaysian Air Force
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This list identifies the military aircraft which are currently being operated or have formerly been operated by the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
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[edit] Current assets
[edit] Combat aircraft
| Aircraft | Photo | Origin | Role | Versions | Inventory[1] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighter Aircraft 'Total - 71 | ||||||
| Sukhoi Su-30 |  Russia |
Multirole Aircraft | Su-30MKM | 18 | ||
| Boeing F/A-18 Hornet |  United States |
All weather multi-role fighter | F/A-18D | 8 | Capable of, and Intended for multirole missions at sea and maritime interdiction. Operable at night/in all weather. | |
| Northrop F-5 Tiger II |  |
United States |
Reconnaissance | F-5E
RF-5 |
16
2 |
Upgraded, however operation status grounded. |
| Mikoyan MiG-29 | Russia |
air superiority fighter | MiG-29N | 14 | Still in limited service due to high maintenance and lack of spare parts. Used as attack aircraft and also to provide support for the new Su-30MKM multirole fighters. Only 10 able and ready to fly. | |
| BAE Hawk |  United Kingdom |
light attack aircraft | Mk.208 | 13 | Being used as a fighter-bomber. Provide support for MIG-29 and SU-30 MKM | |
| Trainer Aircraft Total - 90 | ||||||
| Aermacchi MB-339 |  Italy |
Training aircraft | MB-339AM
MB-339CM |
9
8 |
replaced by MB-339CM
|
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| MD3-160 Aerotiga |  |
 Malaysia |
Training aircraft | Unknown | 20 | |
| BAE Hawk | United Kingdom |
Training aircraft | Mk.108 | 5 | ||
| Mikoyan MiG-29 | Russia |
training aircraft | MiG-29NUB | 2 | ||
| Northrop F-5 Tiger II | United States |
Operation Conversion | F-5F | 4 | ||
| Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer |  |
 Switzerland |
Training aircraft | PC-7
PC-7 Mk II |
37
5 |
Basic trainer. |
| UAV Total - 3 | ||||||
| CTRM Eagle ARV | Malaysia |
Reconnaissance UAV |
3 | Reconnaissance UAV | ||
| Transport Aircraft Total - 51 | ||||||
| Airbus 319 |  Europe |
VIP transport | - | 1 | PMB/RMAF | |
| Airbus A400M | Europe |
military transport | A400M | 4 | 4 aircraft on order. | |
| Beechcraft Super King Air | United States |
maritime patrol aircraft | B200T | 4 | ||
| Boeing 737-700 |  |
United States |
VIP transport | 737-700 | 1 | used for the Prime Minister and/or Deputy Prime Minister. |
| Bombardier Global Express |  |
 Canada |
VIP transport | BD700 | 1 | - |
| CASA CN-235 |  Indonesia |
VIP transport
light military transport |
CN-235-220M-VIP
CN-235-220M |
8 | Military transport for humanitarian and for army airborne (PAC) *4 aircraft recently ordered for Maritime Patrol* Edited on 25 March 2010. | |
| Cessna 402 | United States |
light Transport | 402B | 10 | - | |
| Dassault Falcon 900 |  |
 France |
VIP transport | 900B | 1 | - |
| Fokker F28 Fellowship |  |
 Netherlands |
VIP transport | F28-1000 | 1 | |
| Lockheed C-130 Hercules |  |
United States |
tactical transport
tactical transport tactical transport |
C-130H-30
C-130H C-130MP |
16
3 1 |
Tactical airlift |
| Helicopter and Non Fixed wing Aircraft Total - 71 | ||||||
| Aérospatiale Alouette III |  |
France |
multipurpose | SA-316B/SA-319B | 20 | Total 36 received (not including 7× SA-316Bs transferred from Republic of Singapore Air Force in 1978/9), 20× SA-316Bs were transferred to the Malaysian Army's air wing (PUTD) |
| Agusta A109 | Italy |
multipurpose | A109C | 1 | stored | |
| Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King | Italy |
VIP transport | AS-61N1 | 2 | VIP transport. | |
| Eurocopter EC 725 | France |
combat search and Recue (CSAR) | Super Cougar | 12 | On order. Delivery from 2013[2] | |
| Mil Mi-171Sh | Russia |
combat search and rescue (CSAR) | Mi-171Sh | 4 | 4 Unit's received. | |
| Sikorsky S-61 Sea King | United States |
transport (multipurpose) | S61A-4 Nuri | 30 | Multipurpose transport. Carrying troops & humanitarian aid. | |
| Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk | United States |
VIP transport | S-70 | 2 | VIP transportations. | |
[edit] Former assets
| Type | Variant | Origin | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 47 | Bell 47G | United States |
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| Canadair CL-41 Tutor | CL-41G Tebuan | Canada |
Light Strike |
| CAC Sabre | Sabre Mk. 32 |  Australia |
Fighter |
| De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou | DHC-4A | Canada |
Medium Transport |
| Douglas A-4 Skyhawk | A-4PTM and TA-4PTM | United States |
Strike |
| Grumman HU-16 Albatross | HU-16B | United States |
Utility |
| Handley Page Dart Herald | United Kingdom |
Transport | |
| Hawker Siddeley HS125 | United Kingdom |
VIP Transport | |
| Percival Provost | T51 | United Kingdom |
Trainer |
| Scottish Aviation Bulldog | United Kingdom |
Trainer | |
| Scottish Aviation Pioneer | United Kingdom |
Light transport | |
| Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer | United Kingdom |
Light transport |
[edit] Gallery
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Su-30MKM and Aermacchi MB-339 aircraft on show during the LIMA 2009 -
RMAF F/A-18D Hornet -
A RMAF Mig-29 in formation with a United States Navy Grumman F-14 Tomcat -
Four RMAF F/A-18 aircraft perform aerial maneuvers for exhibition crowds -
AMRAAM C5 TUDM.jpg
The AIM-120 AMRAAM C5 versions missile mounted on the wingtip station of an RMAF Boeing F/A-18D Hornet -
CASA CN235
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