List of equipment of the Royal Malaysian Air Force
The equipment of the Royal Malaysian Air Force can be subdivided into: aircraft, ammunition, weapons, satellites, and ground vehicles.
Aircraft
Current
Aircraft | Image | Type | Origin | Class | Role | In service | No. | Notes |
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Fighter aircraft | ||||||||
Sukhoi Su-30MKM | Su-30MKM | ![]() |
Jet | Multirole fighter | 18[1] | 18 | Specialised development of the Sukhoi Su-30 for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.[2] | |
Boeing F/A-18 Hornet | ![]() |
F/A-18D | ![]() |
Jet | Multirole fighter | 8[3] | 8 | All-weather multirole fighter |
Mikoyan MiG-29 | ![]() |
MiG-29N
MiG-29NUB |
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Jet | Air superiority fighter | 8[4][5]
2[5] |
10[4] | Scheduled for retirement and will be replace by 18 new MRCA.[6] |
BAE Hawk | ![]() |
Mk 108
Mk 208 |
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Jet | Light multirole fighter | 5[5][7]
13[8] |
18 | Mk 208 is a single seat light multirole fighter. Mk 108 is an advanced weapons trainer with combat capabilities.[8] One Mk 108 lost to crash.[7] |
Cargo/transport aircraft | ||||||||
Airbus A400M | ![]() |
A400M | ![]() |
Propeller | Long range/tactical military transport | 4 | 4 | First A400M received in 2015.[9] The last received in 2017.[10] |
Lockheed C-130 Hercules | ![]() |
C-130H
KC-130T |
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Propeller | Military transport, Maritime patrol aircraft, Aerial refuelling | 10
4 |
14[4] | 10 C-130H, and 4 KC-130T. C-130MP is a maritime patrol variant and can be reconfigured into tactical airlift. The 4 KC-130T provide aerial refuelling. |
CASA CN-235 | ![]() |
CN-235-220M-VIP
CN-235-220M |
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Propeller | Military transport, Maritime patrol | 7[11][12] | 7 | Military transport for army airborne (PAC) and humanitarian uses. One lost to crash.[12] |
Beechcraft Super King Air | ![]() |
B200T | ![]() |
Propeller | Maritime patrol aircraft | 3[5][13] | 3 | Two Beechcraft Super King Air 350 are leased from Aerotree Defence Services Sdn Bhd.[14] One lost to crash.[13] |
Cessna 402 | ![]() |
402B | ![]() |
Propeller | Military transport | 10[5] | 10 | |
Boeing Business Jet | ![]() |
BBJ1 (737-700) | ![]() |
Jet | VIP transport | 1 | 1 | Used for the Prime Minister and/or Deputy Prime Minister. |
Bombardier Global Express | ![]() |
BD700 | ![]() |
Jet | VIP transport | 1 | 1 | |
Dassault Falcon 900 | ![]() |
900B | ![]() |
Jet | VIP transport | 1 | 1 | |
Airbus 319 | ![]() |
A319CJ | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Jet | VIP transport | 1 | 1 | |
Fokker F28 Fellowship | ![]() |
F28-1000 | ![]() |
Jet | VIP transport | 1 | 1 | |
Trainer aircraft | ||||||||
Aermacchi MB-339 | ![]() |
MB-339CM | ![]() |
Jet | Lead-in fighter, Light fighter | 7 | 7 | From the total of 8,7 remains in service due to crashed.[15] |
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer | ![]() |
PC-7
PC-7 Mk II |
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Propeller | Trainer | 30[5]
17[5] |
47 | |
MD3-160 Aerotiga | ![]() |
unknown | ![]() |
Propeller | Trainer | 20 | 20 | |
Helicopters | ||||||||
Eurocopter EC 725 | ![]() |
Super Cougar/Caracal | ![]() |
Helicopter | Transport, CSAR | 12 | 12 | Originally ordered to replace the ageing Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King (Nuri). However, only 12 out of 28 managed to be purchased.[16] |
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King | ![]() |
S61A-4 Nuri | ![]() |
Helicopter | Transport, SAR | 25[4][17] | 25[4] | Built by Agusta under licence. 12 transferred to the Malaysian Army Aviation. Originally planned to be removed due to 89 personnel having been killed in 15 crashes since it was introduced. However, as Malaysia only managed to order 12 of a planned 28 EC725s as replacements, this forced the air force to prolong the life of its Sikorskys.[16] |
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King | ![]() |
AS-61N1 | ![]() |
Helicopter | VIP transport | 2 | 2 | |
Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk | ![]() |
S-70
S-70A |
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Helicopter | VIP transport
Utility |
2
4[18] |
6[18] | 4 S-70A transferred to RMAF from the RBAF.[19] |
Agusta A109 | ![]() |
A109C | ![]() ![]() |
Helicopter | Utility | 1 | 1 | |
Aérospatiale Alouette III | ![]() |
SA-316B
SA-319B |
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Helicopter | Trainer | 15 | 15 | 7 × SA-316Bs transferred from RSAF in 1978/9), 10 transferred to Malaysian Army Aviation. |
Eurocopter EC120 Colibri | ![]() |
H120/EC120B | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Helicopter | Trainer | 5 | 5 | Ordered to replace the ageing Aérospatiale Alouette III. The aircraft was supplied by Gading Kasturi Sdn Bhd and leased from them.[14] The company will provided total engineering and logistics support to five Airbus EC120B helicopter and one EC 120B simulator through Company Own Military Operates (COMO) concept for its basic helicopter flying school. The program also involves in house upgrading of the EC120B to fully glass cockpit and Near vertical incidence skywave (NVIS).[20] |
Unmanned aerial vehicle | ||||||||
CTRM Aludra[21] | Mk.1 and Mk.2 | ![]() |
UAV | Reconnaissance | unknown | unknown | Coastal surveillance. | |
ScanEagle | ![]() |
unknown | ![]() |
UAV | Reconnaissance | unknown | unknown | Coastal surveillance. |
CTRM Eagle ARV | ![]() |
unknown | ![]() ![]() |
UAV | Reconnaissance | unknown | unknown |
Former
Aircraft | Image | Type | Variants | Origin | Quantity | Notes |
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Fighter aircraft | ||||||
Northrop F-5 | ![]() |
Fighter | F-5E/F RF-5E |
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16 2 |
RMAF First Supersonic Light Fighter from 1976 to 2014. Replaced by F/A-18 Hornet |
CAC Sabre | ![]() |
Fighter | Sabre Mk. 32 | ![]() ![]() |
10 | ex-RAAF aircraft delivered 1969 to 1972. Replaced By Northrop F-5 in 1976. |
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk | ![]() |
Attack aircraft | A-4PTM TA-4PTM |
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40 | United States Navy Surplus. Only 40 out of 80 were delivered. Replaced By BAe Hawk and F/A-18D Hornet. |
Canadair CL-41 Tutor | ![]() |
Ground-attack aircraft | CL-41G Tebuan | ![]() |
20 | RMAF's First Combat Aircraft. Retired in 1985 |
Cargo/transport aircraft | ||||||
Scottish Aviation Pioneer | ![]() |
Light transport | ![]() |
unknown | ||
Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer | ![]() |
Light transport | ![]() |
unknown | ||
De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou | ![]() |
Medium transport | DHC-4A | ![]() |
unknown | |
Grumman HU-16 Albatross | ![]() |
Utility | HU-16B | ![]() |
unknown | |
Handley Page Dart Herald | ![]() |
Transport | ![]() |
unknown | ||
Hawker Siddeley HS125 | ![]() |
VIP transport | ![]() |
unknown | ||
De Havilland Heron | ![]() |
VIP transport | ![]() |
unknown | ||
De Havilland Dove | ![]() |
VIP transport | ![]() |
unknown | ||
Training aircraft | ||||||
Percival Provost | ![]() |
Trainer | T51 | ![]() |
unknown | |
Scottish Aviation Bulldog | ![]() |
Trainer | ![]() |
unknown | ||
Helicopters | ||||||
Bell 47 | ![]() |
Light observation helicopter | Bell 47G | ![]() |
unknown | |
Westland Wasp | ![]() |
Anti-submarine helicopter | ![]() |
unknown |
Munitions
Aircraft missiles, rockets and bombs
Model | Image | Type | Variants | Origin | Quantity | Notes |
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Air-to-air missile (AAM) | ||||||
AA-8 Aphid | ![]() |
Short-range air-to-air missile | R-60K | ![]() |
100 | Used by Mikoyan MiG-29. |
AA-10 Alamo | ![]() |
Medium-range air-to-air tactical missile | R-27ET R-27ER R-27R R-27T |
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100 | Used by Sukhoi Su-30MKM and Mikoyan MiG-29. |
AA-11 Archer | ![]() |
Short-range air-to-air missile | R-73E | ![]() |
100 | Used by Sukhoi Su-30MKM and Mikoyan MiG-29. |
AA-12 Adder | ![]() |
Medium-range active-radar homing air-to-air missile | RVV-AE | ![]() |
150 | Used by Sukhoi Su-30MKM.[22] |
AIM-7 Sparrow | ![]() |
Medium-range, semi-active radar homing air-to-air missile | Standard | ![]() |
776 | Used by Boeing F/A-18 Hornet. |
AIM-120 AMRAAM | ![]() |
Medium-range, active radar homing air-to-air missile | AIM-120C5 AIM-120C7 |
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126 | Used by Boeing F/A-18 Hornet.[23][24] |
AIM-9 Sidewinder | ![]() |
Short-range air-to-air missile | AIM-9 AIM-9X AIM-9 Block III |
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148 | Used by Boeing F/A-18 Hornet, Northrop F-5 and BAE Hawk 208. |
Air-to-surface missile (ASM) | ||||||
AS-14 Kedge | ![]() |
Air-to-surface missile | Kh-29TE Kh-29L |
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128 | Used by Sukhoi Su-30MKM and Mikoyan MiG-29. |
AS-13 Kingbolt | ![]() |
Air-to-surface missile | Kh-59ME | ![]() |
120 | Used by Sukhoi Su-30MKM and Mikoyan MiG-29. |
AS-17 Krypton | Air-to-surface missile | Kh-31P Kh-31A |
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123 | Used by Sukhoi Su-30MKM and Mikoyan MiG-29. | |
AGM-65 Maverick | ![]() |
Air-to-surface missile | AGM-65E AGM-65F |
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120 | Used by Boeing F/A-18 Hornet[25] and BAE Hawk 208. |
Anti-ship missile (AShM) | ||||||
AS-20 Kayak | ![]() |
Anti-ship missile | Kh-35E | ![]() |
120 | Used by Sukhoi Su-30MKM. |
Harpoon | ![]() |
Anti-ship missile | Block III | ![]() |
38 | Used by Boeing F/A-18 Hornet. |
Rocket | ||||||
CRV7 | Ground attack rocket | ![]() |
28 | Used by BAE Hawk 208 and attack helicopter. | ||
General-purpose bomb | ||||||
KAB-500L | Laser-guided bomb | KAB-500KR | ![]() |
90 | Used by Sukhoi Su-30MKM. | |
KAB-1500L | Laser guided bomb | KAB-1500KR | ![]() |
140 | Used by Sukhoi Su-30MKM. | |
Mark 82 | ![]() |
Low-drag general purpose bomb | Mark 82 | ![]() |
120 | Used by BAE Hawk 208 and Boeing F/A-18 Hornet. |
GBU-12 Paveway II | ![]() |
Laser guided bomb | GBU-12 | ![]() |
189 | Used by Boeing F/A-18 Hornet. |
Joint Direct Attack Munition | ![]() |
Low-drag general purpose bomb | Mk84 | ![]() |
94 | Used by BAE Hawk 208 and Boeing F/A-18 Hornet.[26] |
Mk-20 Rockeye II | ![]() |
Cluster bomb | CBU-100 | ![]() |
100 | Used by Boeing F/A-18 Hornet. |
Aircraft machine guns
Model | Image | Type | Calibre | Variants | Origin | Notes |
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Machine guns | ||||||
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-301 | ![]() |
Automatic cannon | 30×165mm | GSh-301 | ![]() |
Used by Sukhoi Su-30MKM and Mikoyan MiG-29. |
M61 Vulcan | ![]() |
Rotary cannon | 20 × 102mm (0.787 inch) calibre | Standard | ![]() |
Used by Boeing F/A-18 Hornet. |
ADEN cannon | ![]() |
Revolver cannon | 30 × 113mm (1.1811 inch) calibre | ADEN 25 | ![]() |
Used by BAE Hawk 208. |
M39 cannon | ![]() |
Single-barrel autocannon | 20 mm (0.787 in) × 102 mm | M55A2 | ![]() |
Used by Northrop F-5. |
Weapons
Model | Image | Type | Calibre | Origin | Variants | Notes |
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Pistols | ||||||
Glock | Pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
Glock 18C Glock 19 Glock 34 |
Standard service pistol. | |
Browning HP | ![]() |
Pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
HP Mk.III | |
Sphinx | ![]() |
Pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
S3000 | Used by PASKAU. |
Shotguns | ||||||
M870 | ![]() |
Shotgun | 12 gauge | ![]() |
M870 M870 MCS |
Modular combat shotgun. |
M1014 | ![]() |
Shotgun | 12 gauge | ![]() |
M1014 | |
Mossberg | ![]() |
Shotgun | 12 gauge | ![]() |
590A1 | |
Submachine guns | ||||||
Colt 9mm | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
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MP5 | ![]() |
Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
MP5A5 MP5-K MP5K-A4 MP5SD6 |
Used in night operations, close quarters, hostage rescue, and close protections. |
MP9 | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | ![]() |
MP9 | ||
Rifles | ||||||
M4 | ![]() |
Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() ![]() |
M4 M4A1 SOPMOD |
Standard service rifle. |
CAR-15 | Carbine | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
653 | ||
SG 553 | File:Swiss Arms SG 553 Left.jpg | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
SG-553LB SG-553SB |
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Machine guns | ||||||
Minimi | ![]() |
Light machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | ![]() |
Minimi Mk.3 | Belt-fed but can be used with STANAG magazines. Standard squad automatic weapon. |
M249 SAW | ![]() |
Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | ![]() |
M249 | Belt-fed but can be used with STANAG magazines. |
Browning M2HB | ![]() |
Heavy machine gun | .50 BMG | ![]() |
M2A1 M2HB |
Mounted on vehicles or tripods. |
M134 | ![]() |
Gatling machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | ![]() |
M134D | Mounted on S-70 Blackhawk helicopter. |
Sniper rifles | ||||||
M107 | ![]() |
Anti-materiel rifle, Sniper rifle | .50 BMG | ![]() |
M107 | |
AW | ![]() |
Sniper rifle/designated marksman rifle | .308 Winchester | ![]() |
AW | |
DSR-1 | ![]() |
Sniper rifle | .308 Winchester | ![]() |
DSR-1 | |
R93 | ![]() |
Sniper rifle | .308 Winchester | ![]() |
R93 | |
PSG-1 | ![]() |
Sharpshooter rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | ![]() |
PSG-1A1 | |
Grenade-based weapons | ||||||
M203 | ![]() |
Grenade launcher | 40mm grenade | ![]() |
M203A1 M203A2 |
Attached to M4. |
M32 | ![]() |
Grenade launcher | 40mm grenade | ![]() |
M32 | Six-shot revolver-type grenade launcher. |
GL 5040 | File:5130 026 40 mm Gewehraufsatz 97 zum Sturmgewehr 90.jpg | Grenade launcher | 40mm grenade | ![]() |
GL 5040 | Attached to SG 553. |
M67 | ![]() |
Fragmentation grenade | ![]() |
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M18 | ![]() |
Smoke grenade | ![]() |
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M84 | ![]() |
Flashbang | ![]() |
Procurement
To boost Malaysia's security in eastern Sabah from the threats of militants from the southern Philippines as well as to dispose of older inventory, the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAF) transferred four of its S-70A Black Hawk to the RMAF.[19][27] BAE Hawk 200 squadrons have been stationed in various bases across East Malaysia in order to launch air-to-ground operations and attacks against foreign militants attempting intrusion into Sabah.[28] In 2016, BAE Systems entered into a strategic partnership with a Malaysian aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre AIROD to upgrade the avionic systems on the Malaysian BAE Hawk aircraft.[29] As part of the Malaysia's Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) program, Malaysia is looking to replace its ageing MiG-29 and F-5 fighters which have long since passed retirement age.[30][31] Due to financial difficulties, the plan was postponed year after year. Announcement of the winner of the project, as well as purchasing of the new generation fighters will most likely occur between 2016-2020.[32] The major contenders of this project would be the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, Saab JAS 39 Gripen, Sukhoi Su-30 and the Sukhoi Su-35.[32][33][34][35] While Malaysia's Aerospace Technology Systems Corp. (ATSC) has launched a bid to upgrade the ageing MiG-29 fighters,[36]
Dassault Rafale has offering financial package with a ten-year repayment loan from a French commercial bank and guaranteed by the government of France to assist procurement of their fighter.[37] This offer was countered by BAE Systems' Eurofighter Typhoon and Saab JAS 39 Gripen which has offered competitive leasing deals instead.[30][38][39] EADS and BAE Systems has offered to set up joint venture companies for maintenance and repair of the aircraft if it is selected, along with competitive financial support extended by the UK government.[40] Beside promoting their jet fighters, Saab is pitching their airborne early warning and control aircraft, the Global Eye (Bombardier 6000) equipped with Erieye radar system and is looking for local partners in Malaysia for manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul.[41]
Russia is ready to offer their jet fighters to meet Malaysia’s requirements.[42] The Russian defence export corporation, Rosoboronexport which supplied the Royal Malaysian Air Force with Sukhoi Su-30MKM expressed its readiness to discuss the prospect of establishing joint and licensed production facilities in Malaysia.[43] The Russians have argued that despite some initial advantages especially in terms of meeting the high cost for maintenance, fuel, parts and insurance in the short term, the lessors the aircraft will require frequent checks to be assured that terms of the lease are upheld, and the aircraft will eventually have to be returned after the leasing period is up. As such, leasing fighter aircraft will have significant drawbacks in the defence of sovereignty of the nation.[35] Instead, the Russian offering their Sukhoi Su-35 at lower prices than their western rivals. However, according to the Malaysian Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein, the race for new fighter jets has narrowed down to the Rafale and the Typhoon instead, both of which built by BAE Systems.[44]
In the late 2015, it was rumoured that Malaysia might purchase the Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder,[45] but the report was denied by Malaysian Defence Minister and said they were still determining to choose.[46] It was believed that there was an immediate requirement for new fighters due to the increase of China's aggression in the South China Sea dispute.[47] Belarusian company also expressed their interest to help Malaysia to upgrade and repair their Russian-made fighter jets.[48] Following the visit of Saudi King in early 2017, Malaysia are reportedly seek to buy the excessive Royal Saudi Air Force jet fighters and helicopters.[49]
Following the visit by French President also in early 2017, Malaysia said they are remained undecided to buy the French fighters although it has became the leading list of all jet fighters suggested,[50] with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak assured the French President that they considering to buy.[51] The French government confirmed that negotiation is on the way although no final deal have yet been signed.[52] Malaysia also reportedly considering an offer from Japan for P-3C Orion maritime patrollers if it can persuade the Japanese government to pay for the cost.[53]
Attire
Current attire | |||||
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Type | Name | Pattern | Full pattern | Notes | |
Harimau Belang Pattern 90 | Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) | ![]() |
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Harimau Gurun desert pattern | It is a variant of Malay Tigerstripe Woodland pattern but with earth-brown stripes on a light green and sand-coloured background. | ||||
No.4 Digital Camouflage Pattern | ![]() |
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (Malay: Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia, TUDM) introduces the Uniform No. 4 with new digital camo pattern during 58th RMAF Anniversary Parade on 1 June 2016. The new woodland pattern is well known as No.4 Loreng Digital and used for field combat training, operations and marching. | |||
Flight suit | ![]() |
Pilots, air crews and missile crews wear olive green or desert tan one-piece flight suits made of Nomex for fire protection. | |||
Field Service Uniform | ![]() |
Incidents and accidents
- Since 1989, around 95 armed forces personnel (most of those are the RMAF) have been killed in 18 crashes involving the ageing type American-made Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King (Nuri) helicopter.[54] This led the RMAF to purchase the French-made EC725 helicopter to replace it. But with the nation having ordered only 12 of a planned 28 EC725 helicopters as replacements, the RMAF was forced to prolong the life of its Sikorskys.[16] On 21 October 2016, it was reported that a Canadian helicopter company Heli-One will upgrade all Malaysia's Nuri helicopter.[55]
- In May 2008, two J85-GE-21 engines that power the Northrop F-5E Tiger II fighter jets belonging to the Royal Malaysian Air Force were reported missing, as of sometime in 2007, from an RMAF warehouse in Kuala Lumpur during Najib's tenure as Defence Minister in Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's cabinet. The jet engines belonged to the 12th Squadron (Scorpion) based in Butterworth. The issue became a matter of political dispute,[56] and it was reported a brigadier-general together with 40 other armed forces personnel had been sacked over the incident.[57] Further investigation led to the arrest of two RMAF personnel and a civilian contractor were charged in connection with the theft and disposal of both engines on 6 January 2010.[58] On 5 February 2010, Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail revealed that the two missing engines had been found in Uruguay with the help of the Government of Uruguay and the Malaysian government is proceeding with the necessary measures to secure their return. Investigations showed that the engines were taken out of the RMAF base between 20 December 2007 to 1 January 2008 before being sent to a warehouse in Subang Jaya to be shipped out of Malaysia to South America.[59][60]
- On 26 February 2016, the RMAF Indonesian made-CN-325-220M version were forced to make an emergency landing into mangrove swamps near Kuala Selangor due to engine failure.[12] The aircraft co-pilot sustained a broken left arm during the incident while the rest of the crew managed to escape without major injuries. A fisherman who trying to help the crews out of the aircraft were reported drowned after his foot got stuck in a mud. The black box from the aircraft was found on the next day and sent to Bandung, Indonesia for analysing by Indonesian manufacturer over the cause of the accident.[61]
- On 21 December 2016, an American-made Beachcraft King Air 200T crashed into Butterworth airbase during its training mission from Subang airbase, killing one pilot while injuring three others.[13]
- On 14 June 2017, two pilots were killed after a British-made BAE Hawk (Mk 108) crashed at the Pahang-Terengganu border.[7] Previously, several other Hawks had crashed during training mission.[62]
See also
- Equipment of the Malaysian Army
- Equipment of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
- Equipment of the Royal Malaysian Navy
- List of police firearms in Malaysia
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