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Inactive Equipment
editFormer Aircraft (Navy & Marine Corps) In 1954-Present
editAircraft | Photo | Origin | Type | Versions | Number | Years Active | Notes | |
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Air Superiority Fighter | ||||||||
North American FJ-2/-3/-4 Fury | United States of America | Naval Air superiority fighter | FJ-2 FJ-3M FJ-4 |
72 72 72 |
1955-1971 | Malaysia received a total of 216 FJs. 110 left with 10 lost to crashes in recent years and the Royal Malaysian Navy have retired its Mk.32s squadron from active service in 1976. In 1969 Australia announced that in was to donate another 24 refurbished ex-RAAF Sabre jets to Malaysia. All Sabres added with arresting hook on the tail. | ||
McDonnell F3H Demon | United States of America Malaysia |
Tactical Air Superiority Fighter | F3H-2NM | 120 | 1957-1977 | In 1955, Irham Hassan decided to have Tactical Fighter due to Communis's Expanding Area and The F3H Was Secleted. The F-3H Has a Good Peformance of Malaysian Navy. Since It was a Major Tactical Aircraft Alongside with A-4 And F-4KS, By 1977, The Goverment of Malaysia Decided to Retired F-3H Without Replacement. Used by Navy. | ||
Vought F-8 Crusader | United States of America | Naval Air superiority fighter | F8U-2 TF-8A |
120 48 |
1959-1989 | Malaysia received a total of 168 F-8s. 110 left with 10 lost to crashes in recent years and the Royal Malaysian Navy have retired its F-8s squadron from active service in 1989. Used as a Gap Filling. | ||
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II | United States of America Malaysia |
Tactical Air Superiority Fighter / Multirole Strike Fighter | F-4NMS (Navy) RF-4NMS (Navy) F-4SMS (Marines) RF-4SMS (Marines) |
120 72 96 48 |
1966-2021 | In 1964, Defence Minister Irham Hassan Has seen Potential Fighter Aircraft to Protect the Airspaces and striking insurgery and Communist in the jungle. In January 1965, Irham Signed 96 F-4NMS (F-4E Designation with NASARR R-14A radar, Extandard Fuselage and Wing, 10 Extra Hardpoints and Pratt & Whitney TF30) for the Navy. Deliveries was Started in 1966 until 1971. In 2011, The F-14 And F-4 Will be Retired by 2021 as the lacking of spare parts and Maintanance getting higher. It was Replaced by F/A-18E/F And F-22NM. | ||
General Dynamics–Grumman F-111B | United States of America Malaysia |
Interceptor aircraft | F-111BMS | 120 | 1971-2011 | In 1967, Irham Hassan decided to have Interceptor Aircraft due to NVA's Expanding Area and The F-111B Was Secleted. The F-111 Has a Good Peformance of Malaysian Air Forces. Since It was a Major Tactical Aircraft Alongside with A-4 And F-4KS, By 2011, The Goverment of Malaysia Decided to Retired F-111B after finding a New Replacement of F/A-18s. Used by Navy and Marine Corps. | ||
Grumman F-14 Tomcat | United States of America Malaysia |
Naval Air interceptor superiority fighter | F-14AN F-14MSA F-14DMS F-14MR F-14SMR |
120 120 96 72 72 |
1977-2024 | In 1976, RMN and RMMC decided to have Multirole Fighter which includes Interceptor and Air Superiority Fighter. And the F-14 Tomcat was Selected. The Designation of F-14 is F-14MSA (F-14B Variets) For Marine Corps. Under ISMC (International Sales Military Copperations). Also In 1986, The Malaysian Goverment Ordered another 48 F-14DMS To RMN For Multirole Mission. It was used until 2014 after lacking of Spare parts and Maintanance getting higher. But it was keep as a Reserve Aircraft. In 2016, RMN Decided to retired F-14 As Replaced by F/A-18E/Fs and Rafale F-3. While F-14SMR (Stealth Multirole Fighter) still in service until 2024. | ||
Multirole Combat Aircraft | ||||||||
Douglas A-1 Skyraider | United States of America | Attack aircraft | AD-3N AD-6MC |
72 72 |
1954-1965 | The Royal Malaysian Navy acquired a total of 144 A-6s aircraft. These aircraft are stored at the Kuala Krai Naval Air base on the east coast of the Malayan peninsula. It was Used for COIN in 1950s. Retired by 1975 as to replaced by A-6 Intruder. Replaced by A-4PTM Used by Royal Malaysian Navy and Marine Corps. | ||
Douglas A-3 Skywarrior | United States of America | Strategic bomber | A-3D | 48 | 1958-2008 | In 1955, The Goverment of Malaysia needs a New Low-Level Interdiction, Reconnaissance, strategic bomber and Maritime Patrol aircraft in one Aircraft role. Then The A3- Skywarrior was Selected to be part of Tactical Bomber. Also, During 70s The RMAF Got 500 sorties for the against Communist Insurgery and the some Chinese Ships Wandering around Malaysian Sea. It was Retired by 2018 after 50 years of Operation. | ||
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk | |
United States of America | Multirole Combat Aircraft | A-4PTM TA-4PTM A-4MS TA-4MS |
96 48 120 48 |
1957-2007 | The Royal Malaysian Navy acquired a total of 144 A-4PTM and TA-4PTM aircraft, although only 120 were rebuilt to A-4PTM (Peculiar To Malaysia) standard, which included a new bombing computer, body refurbishments and wiring updates. These aircraft are stored at the Kuantan Air Force base / Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport on the east coast of the Malayan peninsula. It was Used to COIN And Tactical Strike Mission in 1960s. The total of 168 A-4MS and TA-4MS Was Primary for Marine Corps during Mid-60s. Retired by 1997 after lack of Spare parts and High-rate Accident. Replaced by Legacy Hornets. Used by Royal Malaysian Navy and Marine Corps. | |
Douglas A-6 Intruder (Navy) Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler |
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United States of America | Attack aircraft Electronic warfare |
A-6A (A-6E) EA-6B |
120 96 |
1965-2015 | The Royal Malaysian Navy acquired a total of 216 A-6s aircraft. These aircraft are stored at the Kuala Krai Naval Air base on the east coast of the Malayan peninsula. It was Used to COIN And Tactical Strike Mission in 1960s. Retired by 1997 after lack of Spare parts and High-rate Accident. Replaced by Super Hornet. Used by Royal Malaysian Navy and Marine Corps. | |
McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II (Marine Corps) | United States of America | V/STOL ground-attack aircraft | MAV-8SB MTAV-8SB |
96 72 |
1988-2022 | The Royal Malaysian Marine Corps acquired a total of 168 MAV-8SB and MTAV-8SB (Trainer) aircraft. These aircraft are stored at the Kapit and Sandakan Air base on the East Malaysia. It was Used for Tactical Strike Mission in 1990s. Replaced by F/A-18E/F Super Hornet And F-35C Lightning II. Used by Royal Malaysian Navy and Marine Corps. | ||
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet | United States of America | Multirole fighter | F/A-18C+ F/A-18D+ F/A-18AM F/A-18BM |
168 120 120 96 |
1985-2022 | By 1983, The Goverment Placed an Order 432 Legacy F/A-18s to Replacing A-4s As 20 Years Used during 60s to Mid 90s. It was Used for Air Tactical Combat in Naval Mission. 2 F/A-18s Crashed In 2003 and 2012. Also The F/A-18s Has 1,200 Sorties as a Great Performance to attack Enemy forces. By 2018, The Goverment Retired all F/A-18s as for 30 years of Operation and some spare parts were gone. Used by Royal Malaysian Navy and Marine Corps. All RMMC and RMN Hornets retires on 2019 but F/A-18C+ Still in service until 2022. | ||
Surveillance & Special Mission Aircraft | ||||||||
Grumman C-1 Trader | United States of America | Carrier onboard delivery | TF-1 | 48 | 1958-1988 | In December 1956, the Royal Malaysian Air Force announced it the C-1 Trader is Selected to provide Carrier onboard delivery. Replaced by C-2 Greyhound. | ||
Grumman C-2 Greyhound | United States of America | Carrier onboard delivery | P-3CMS | 48 | 1987-2027 | Replacing C-1 Trader. Primary for Supply and Delivery. Replaced by CMV-22 Osprey. | ||
Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye | United States of America | Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) | E-2CMS | 24 | 1972-2022 | Equipped with Lockheed Martin AN/APY-9 Doppler radar. Used by Royal Malaysian Navy. Replaced by E-2DMS By 2020. | ||
Lockheed P-3 Orion | United States of America | Anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and maritime patrol aircraft | P-3CMS | 8 | 1968-2018 | In December 1965, the Royal Malaysian Navy announced it the P-3C Orion is Selected to Use partol Enemy Aircraft. Replaced by P-8 Poseidon. | ||
Grumman S-2 Tracker | United States of America | Anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and maritime patrol aircraft | S-2MS | 8 | 1957-1977 | In July 1957, the Royal Malaysian Air Force announced it the Grumman S-2 Tracker is Selected to Use partol Enemy Aircraft. Replaced by Lockheed P-3 Orion. | ||
Grumman E-1 Tracer | United States of America | Carrier Airborne early warning | E-1AM | 12 | 1960-1980 | First AEW/C operator in South East Asia. Used for Tactical Warning mission. Replaced by E-2 Hawkeye. | ||
Trainer Aircraft | ||||||||
Lockheed T-33 | United States of America | Training aircraft | TO-2MS | 120 | 1952-1992 | The type is also used by the Taming Sari aerobatic display team. Used by Royal Malaysian Navy And Marine Corps. | ||
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor | United States of America | Primary pilot trainer | T-34C Turbo-Mentor | 48 | 1955-1995 | 48 T-34C Turbo Trainers (delivered from 1958), The type is also used by the Taming Sari aerobatic display team. Used by Royal Malaysian Navy And Marine Corps. | ||
North American T-2 Buckeye | United States of America | Advanced jet trainer | T-2MS | 72 | 1960-2000 | TP-80MNS is an advanced weapons trainer with combat capabilities. Replaced by T-45MS Goshawk. | ||
North American T-28 Trojan | United States of America | Advanced jet trainer | T-2CMS | 72 | 1953-1983 | TP-80MNS is an advanced weapons trainer with combat capabilities. Replaced by T-45MS Goshawk. | ||
Ulitily Helicopters | ||||||||
Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion | United States of America | Heavy-lift cargo helicopter | CH-53MLS CH-53NLS |
120 96 |
1968-2018 | Malaysian base version of the CH-53D for Malaysian Marine Aviation Corps and Naval Aviation Corps. The internal Sikorsky designation was S-65C-1. A total of 120 were produced including Built and assembled by SME Aerospace. As of 1999, 48 Malaysian CH-53s were in service All Malaysian CH-53s are going to receive T64-100 engines (in 3 batches; first batch has already been installed, second batch is currently being installed and 3rd batch is planned with funding made available). All will receive IFR-capability. | ||
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King | United States of America | Combat search and rescue helicopter | AS-61A-1 S-61A-4MS |
48 120 |
1964-2016 | Also built by Agusta under license. Used by Royal Malaysian Navy and Marine Corps. | ||
Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight | United States of America | Heavy-lift cargo helicopter | CH-46MS CH-46NS |
72 48 |
1966-2016 | Malaysian base version of the CH-46D for Malaysian Marine Aviation Corps and Naval Aviation Corps. The internal Sikorsky designation was S-107R-1. A total of 120 were produced including Built and assembled by SME Aerospace. As of 1989, 48 Malaysian CH-53s were in service All Malaysian CH-46s are going to receive T58-GE-402 engines (in 4 batches; first batch has already been installed, second batch is currently being installed and 3rd batch is planned with funding made available). All will receive IFR-capability. | ||
Sikorsky H-34 | United States of America | Utility helicopter | SH-34J UH-34MS |
72 96 |
1957-1997 | Also built by Agusta under license. Used by Royal Malaysian Marine Corps. | ||
Armed ASW Helicopters | ||||||||
Kaman SH-2 Seasprite | United States of America | ASW helicopter Armed Helicopter |
SH-2FS AH-2SFM |
72 48 |
1964-2004 | The export version of the SH-2 for the Royal Malaysian Navy was designated "SH-2FS", with extended range fuel tanks and extra Hardpoints. Used as a Anti-submarine warfare. Retired by 2004. Armed with XM157 rocket launcher, XM213 machine gun, M197 electric cannon And TOW Missiles for AH-2SFM. | ||
Westland Lynx | United Kingdom | Anti-submarine warfare | Super Lynx 300 | 48 | 1976-2016 | Equipped with torpedoes or MBDA Sea Skua anti-ship missile and also use as OTHT. Retired in 2016 as Replaced by SH-60. | ||
Westland Wasp | United Kingdom | Anti-submarine warfare | Wasp HAS.1 | 48 | 1966-2000 | Equipped with torpedoes or MBDA Sea Skua anti-ship missile and also use as OTHT. Retired in 2000 as Replaced by Super Lynx 300. | ||
Bell AH-1 Super Cobra | United States of America | Attack helicopter/Trainer Attack Helicopter | AH-1JS AH-1WS |
36 16 |
1974-2018 | The export version of the AH-1 for the Royal Malaysian Marine Corps was designated "AH-1JS", with extended range fuel tanks and higher payload carrying capacity. Used as a Tactical Insurgery Attack. The Marine Version Were Delivered in 1974. Another 36 AH-1WS delivered in 1987. |
Former Aircraft (Air Forces & Army)
edit- Army used for Helicopters Only
Aircraft | Photo | Origin | Type | Versions | Number | Years Active | Notes | |
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Air Superiority Fighter | ||||||||
Northrop P-61 Black Widow | United States of America | Night Fighter | P-61CS | 48 | 1948-1958 | Designated as Night Fighter-Bomber, The P-61 Is the first Superiority Fighter donated from USAF. Upgraded into Fighter bomber using to against Communist forces. Replaced by Mirage III in 1958. | ||
North American F-86 Sabre | |
United States Australia |
Air superiority fighter | F-86F CAC Mk 32 |
72 96 |
1950-1976 | Malaysia received a total of 240 F-86s. 244 left with 7 lost to crashes in recent years and the Royal Malaysian Air Force have retired its F-86s squadron from active service in 1976. Mostly All F-86 Were Scrapped, Donation or Used as a Display in Museum. Since the F-86 Has Enter RMAF's Fleet, The Goverment decided to buy 96 Australian Sabre to Extand The Fleet In Sabah. In 1969 Australia announced that in was to donate another 24 refurbished ex-RAAF Sabre jets to Malaysia. Former RAAF CAC Sabres were operated by 11 Squadron Royal Malaysian Air Force (11 Sqn RMAF) between 1969 and 1972. | |
Dassault Mirage III | France Malaysia |
Interceptor aircraft | M-IIICM M-IIIEM |
72 96 |
1964-1984 | In 1963, Irham Hassan decided to have Interceptor Aircraft due to Surkarno's Anti-Malaysian Formation and The Mirage IIICM/EM Was Secleted. The Mirage III Has a Good Peformance of Malaysian. Since It was a Major Tactical Aircraft Alongside with F-14 And F-4KS, RMAF Decided to Transfer All Mirage IIIEM/CM To RMAF Labuan Air Base to Intercept Any Chinese Jets. By 1983, The Goverment of Malaysia Decided to Retired Mirage III after finding a New Replacement of Tornado GR4 And Mirage 2000. | ||
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II | United States of America Malaysia |
Tactical Air Superiority Fighter / Multirole Strike Fighter | F-4EMS | 120 | 1966-2016 | In 1965, Defence Minister Irham Hassan Has seen Potential Fighter Aircraft to Protect the Airspaces and striking insurgery and Communist in the jungle. In January 1966, Irham Signed 96 F-4NMS (F-4E Designation with NASARR R-14A radar, Extandard Fuselage and Wing, 10 Extra Hardpoints and Pratt & Whitney TF30) for the Navy And The F-4EMS With same Specification with F-4MS But with Delta Wing And 30mm GAU-13 Cannon To Extend the Air Force's Fleet. Deliveries was Started in 1967 until 1971. By Mid 70s to 1989 some Fighters were used for striking Communist Jungle Base. In 2008, The F-14 And F-4 Will be Retired by 2016 as the lacking of spare parts and Maintanance getting higher. It was Replaced by Su-30MKM, Mirage 2000 And Tornado ADV. | ||
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle | United States of America Malaysia |
Interceptor Air superiority fighter |
F-15CMS F-1DMS |
72 48 |
1980-2030 | In 1976, RMAF decided to have Interceptor and Air Superiority Fighter As Navy Decided to have Naval Fighter. And the F-14 Tomcat was Selected. The Designation of F-15 is F-15CMS (F-14C Variets). Under ISMC (International Sales Military Copperations). Also In 1981, The Malaysian Goverment Ordered another 48 F-15DMS To RMAF For Training and Multirole Mission. But it was Replaced by New Second hand F-15C from Israel and Saudi Arabia as a Filling Gap for RMAF's New Generation Fighter aircraft Replacement. | ||
Mikoyan MiG-29 | Russia | Interceptor Air superiority fighter |
MiG-29N MiG-29NUB |
72 48 |
1994-2028 | Malaysia received a total of 120 MiG-29s. 116 left with 4 lost to crashes in recent years and the Royal Malaysian Air Force have retired its MiG-29s squadron from active service in 2018. All 120 MiG-29s are kept as Active Reserve. | ||
Combat Aircraft | ||||||||
Bristol Beaufighter | United Kingdom | Multirole Combat Aircraft | TF Mk X | 54 | 1948-1960 | Designated as Fighter-Bomber, The Beaufighter Is the first Combat aircraft accuried second hand from RAF. Used to strike enemy operatives during malayan Emergency. Replaced by F-105 Thundechief in 1958. | ||
Republic F-105 Thunderchief | United States of America | Fighter-bomber | F-105D F-105F |
48 48 |
1960-1979 | In 1959, Irham Hassan Signed 96 F-105D/F To Complete Against Communist Forces. By 1974, RMAF Decided to Retired the F-105 Thunderchief due to lacking of Spare-parts and High-rate Accident. It was Replaced by F-14MSA And F-5EMS By 1976. | ||
Northrop F-5 | United States of America | Light multirole fighter | F-5AM F-5EMS RF-5EMS |
24 36 28 |
1963-2000/2003-2015 | In 1975, the Royal Malaysian Air Force received 24 F-5Es and 8 F-5Bs. In 1982, four F-5Fs were received and the two F-5Bs already in Malaysian service were transferred to the Royal Thai Air Force. In 1983, RMAF received two RF-5E Tigereye. Subsequently, two F-5Es and a F-5F were ordered as attrition replacement. The F-5E was the first supersonic fighter in Royal Malaysian Air Force service and it replaced the former RMAF Mirage III And F-105 Thunderchief as the Royal Malaysian Air Force's primary air defense fighter throughout the 1980s and early '90s. It also served in secondary ground attack role alongside the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. Two F-5Es and one F-5F were lost in the accident with two fatalities. In 2000, all the RMAF F-5s were deactivated, but they were reactivated in 2003 as the Tactical Air Reconnaissance Squadron and Reserve. In 2015, the F-5s was pulled out of service, but some were kept in storage. | ||
Dassault Mirage 2000 | France | Multirole fighter | Mirage 2000EMS | 54 | 1986-2016, 2020-2034 (Reserved) | By 1983, The Goverment Placed an Order 54 Mirage 2000EMS to Replacing Mirage III As 20 Years Used during 60s to Early 80s. It was Used for Air Tactical Combat in Jungle Mission. 4 Mirage 2000 Crashed In 1988, 1996, 2003 and 2012. Also The Mirage 2000 Has 900 Sorties as a Great Performance to attack Enemy forces. By 2016, The Goverment Retired all Mirage 2000 as for 29 years of Operation but as Malaysia extand to taiwan. Will be used as a spare parts and to be reserved starting 2020 until 2034 | ||
Panavia Tornado | European Union | Multirole combat aircraft / Interceptor | GR4MS F3A1 |
48 48 |
1982-2020 | In 1978, RMAF Were Interested with IDS And ADV To Counter-Strike Mission. As In April 1979, Goverment signed for 96 Panavia Tornado (48 GR4MS And F3A1) To make a Strike Operation Zone. It was also to Patrol Enemy Ships if they Enter Malaysian Airspaces and Ships. All Tornado ADV And IDS Equiped with Rafael LITENING targeting pod and AN/APG-73 AESA. In 2020, The Goverment Decided to Reserve All Tornado GR4 as for Replacement F-2 Multirole Fighter. | ||
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II | United States | Ground-attack / CAS Aircraft | A-10CMS | 144 | 1980-2028 | Fairchild Republic also developed a new CAS and Tactical Bomber, the A-10 Thunderbolt II, with an uprated engine and underwing hard points to allow the carriage of external stores (up to 7,000 lb (3414 kg) of weapons) and drop tanks. In March 1977, the Royal Malaysian Air Force ordered 144 A-10AMS. Entered service in Malaysia in 1979 Until 2029 while serving for 50 years, The A-10 Thunderbolt II is to be reserve by 2026 and replaced by F-15MSA and A-29 Super Tucano. | ||
Close air support gunship | ||||||||
Fairchild AC-119 Stinger | United States | Ground-attack aircraft and close air support gunship | AC-119K | 12 | 1969-1979 | In 1968, Irham Hassan Signed 12 AC-119K To Complete Against Communist Forces In Most of Hadrpoint Area of Gerik and East coast Malaysia. Replaced by AC-130HMS in 1979. | ||
Lockheed AC-130 Spectre | United States | Ground-attack aircraft and close air support gunship | AC-130E AC-130HMS |
12 18 |
1971-2015 | In 1967, Irham Hassan Signed 30 AC-130E/H To Complete Against Communist Forces In Most of Hadrpoint Area of Gerik and East coast Malaysia. It was Effective due to Area Sub-Environment. By 2017, The Goverment retires AC-130H Due to Maintanance cost and Replaced by AC-130JMS in 2015 by stages. | ||
Bomber Aircraft | ||||||||
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress | United States of America | Strategic heavy bomber | B-52MS | 12 | 1957-2007 | The Malaysian Goverment ordered 12 B-52MSs in November 1957. The first 6 B-52MSs were formally handed over in Texas on 23 July 1957 and arrived in Malaysia at Kuching airbase in Sarawak on 21 September 1960. It was Used for Active Command FPDA If Any Country such as Indonesia or China attack them First. Produced and Maintanance by AIROD And SME Aerospaces. | ||
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark | United States of America | Interdictor, fighter-bomber, and strategic bomber | F-111AMS F-111FMS |
48 48 |
1969-2022 | In 1967, The Goverment of Malaysia needs a New Low-Level Interdiction, Reconnaissance, strategic bomber and Electronic Warfare in one Aircraft role. Then The F-111 Aardvark was Selected to be part of Tactical Bomber. Also, During 70s The RMAF Got 500 sorties for the against Communist Insurgery and the some Chinese Ships Wandering around Malaysian Sea. It was Retired by 2022 after 53 years of Operation. | ||
Surveillance & Special Mission Aircraft | ||||||||
Boeing E-3 Sentry | United States of America | Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) | E-3GMS | 6 | 1989-2026 | Equipped with Lockheed Martin AN/APY-9 Doppler radar. RMAF Decided to have 6 E-3GMS To Detect Enemy Forces. Replaced by Globaleye AWACS. | ||
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker | United States of America | Aerial refuelling and transport | KC-135MS | 10 | 1958-2018 | As The RMAF Has More American Aircraft. The Goverment of Malaysia selected the KC-135 as their new tanker, with a contract for Six tankers expected in 1958. The decision allows for common operations and training with the USAF, and Malaysia was reportedly attracted to its capability to refuel All American Fighter Aircrafts and French Aircraft n the RMAF. | ||
Transport Aircraft | ||||||||
Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter | United States of America | STOL Transport | C-97MS | 48 | 1948-1978 | Malaysia obtained 48 from 1948 through 1952. The fleet was retired in 1978, being replaced by the Kawasaki C1 Military transport. | ||
Douglas C-133 Cargomaster | United States of America | Strategic and tactical airlifter | C-133CMS | 48 | 1958-1978 | In February 1958, the Royal Malaysian Air Force agreed to purchase 48 C-133CMS. In July 1965, a contract was signed for 48 C-133CMS. Also It was Planned to used for Heavy Duties Such as Humaniterian Aid, Logistics, Tanks and Artillery. Also It was planned to give more support for 10th Parachrute Brigade. By 1978, RMAF Retired C-133CMS As for The Maintanance Issue without a Replacement. | ||
Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules | United States of America | Heavy tactical transport | C-130HMS C-130E KC-130F KC-130H |
36 36 12 18 |
1962-2016 | In January 1962, Malaysian defence minister announced the intention to purchase up to 72 C-130s Hercules to acquire tactical airlift capabilities as a First Operator of C-130E. RMAF Plans to Transport the Airborne, Artillries and others. The C-130E Was Retired by 1982 after it was replaced by C-130H, As It was Twice Upgraded for C-130HMS, RMAF Decided to retired C-130HMS As it was replaced by A400M. | ||
de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou | Canada | STOL Transport | DHC-4AMS | 48 | 1966-2000 | Malaysia obtained 48 from 1966 through 1973. The fleet was retired in 2000, being replaced by the twin-turboprop transport. | ||
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter | United States of America | Strategic and tactical airlifter | C-141CMS | 48 | 1968-2016 | In February 1965, the Royal Malaysian Air Force agreed to purchase 24 C-141CMS. In July 1965, a contract was signed for 24 C-141CMS. Also It was Planned to used for Heavy Duties Such as Humaniterian Aid, Logistics, Tanks and Artillery. Also It was planned to give more support for 10th Parachrute Brigade. By 2006, RMAF Retired C-141CMS As for The Maintanance Issue without a Replacement. | ||
Kawasaki C-1 | Japan | Strategic and tactical airlifter | C-1MS | 48 | 1978-2018 | In February 1973, the Royal Malaysian Air Force agreed to purchase 48 C-1MS. In July 1974, a contract was signed for 48 C-1MS. Also It was Planned to used for Heavy Duties Such as Humaniterian Aid, Logistics, Tanks and Artillery. Also It was planned to give more support for 10th Parachrute Brigade. By 2008, RMAF Retired C-133CMS As for The Maintanance Issue without a Replacement. | ||
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy | United States of America | Strategic and tactical airlifter | C-5AMS C-5MS |
48 12 |
1969-2023 | In February 1966, the Royal Malaysian Air Force agreed to purchase C-5AMS. In May 1967, a contract was signed for 48 C-5S. Also It was Planned to used for Heavy Duties Such as Humaniterian Aid, Logistics, Tanks and Artillery. Also It was planned to give more support for 10th Parachrute Brigade. Replaced by New C-5BMS by 1993 until (Upgraded from C-5BMS to 12 C-5MS Super Galaxy until 2023) | ||
Trainer Aircraft | ||||||||
Aermacchi MB-339 | Italy | Advanced jet trainer | MB-339AM MB-339CM |
13 8 |
1983-2014 | RMAF Placed an order for 13 MB-339AM For LIFT And Advance Trainer Aircraft by 1983. It was Used until 2014 as it was replaced by M-346 Master. | ||
Northrop T-38 Talon | United States of America | Advanced trainer | T-38MS | 36 | 1963-2000 | In October 1961, the Royal Malaysian Air Force also evaluated the T-38 as a potential LIFT And Combat Fighter to Increase Pilot's Training and skills. Malaysia is speculated to be interested in 24 to 36 aircraft. On 19 July 1962, a contract was signed between Northorp and the Malaysian Ministry of Defence to supply 36 T-38MS advanced jet trainers, with the first delivery expected in the middle of 1963. | ||
Percival Provost | United Kingdom | Military trainer aircraft | Provost T.51 | 72 | 1956-1991 | The final export customer was the Royal Malaysian Air Force, who obtained 72 T.51 trainers between 1956 and 1962. | ||
Pilatus PC-7 | Switzerland | Trainer aircraft | PC-7M | 72 | 1979-2029 | The first export customer was the Royal Malaysian Air Force, who obtained 72 PC-7M trainers between 1979 and 1986. | ||
Canadair CT-114 Tutor | Canada | Trainer, Ground-attack aircraft | CL-41G | 24 | 1966-1986 | Canadair also developed an armament training and light attack variant, the CL-41G, with an uprated engine and underwing hard points to allow the carriage of external stores (up to 4,000 lb (1814 kg) of weapons) and drop tanks. In March 1966, the Royal Malaysian Air Force ordered twenty (serials M-22-01 to M22-24) examples of the CL-41G-5 Tebuan (which means Wasp in the Malay language) aircraft as counterinsurgency (COIN) aircraft. The Tebuan entered service in Malaysia in 1967, serving for over twenty years, before being phased out in June 1986 and replaced by the Aermacchi MB-339A | ||
BAE Systems Hawk | United Kingdom | Advanced jet trainer | Hawk 108 Hawk 208 NAJT |
48 48 48 |
1982-2016 | Mk 208 is a single seat light multirole fighter and Mk 108 is an advanced weapons trainer with combat capabilities. Fitted with BAE Sky Guardian RWR and wing tip AAM rails. The NAJT Were Used by Royal Malaysian Navy. | ||
Lockheed T-33 | United States of America | Advanced jet trainer | TP-80MS TP-80VS |
72 48 |
1949-1979 | TP-80MS is a single seat light multirole fighter and TP-80VS is an advanced weapons trainer with combat capabilities. Replaced by MB-339MS | ||
Cargo Helicopters | ||||||||
Aérospatiale SA 321 Super Frelon | France | Heavy-lift cargo helicopter | SA 321MS | 48 | 1968-2008 | Malaysian base version of the SA 321 for Royal Malaysian Air Force. The internal designation was SA 321MS. A total of 48 were produced including Built and 48 assembled by SME Aerospace. As of 1999, 38 Malaysian SA 321MSs were in service All Malaysian SA 321s are going to receive T64-100 engines (in 3 batches; first batch has already been installed, second batch is currently being installed and 3rd batch is planned with funding made available). All will receive IFR-capability. | ||
Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight | United States of America | Heavy-lift cargo helicopter | CH-46F | 72 | 1966-2016 | Malaysian base version of the CH-53D for Malaysian Army Aviation Corps. A total of 72 were produced including Built and assembled by SME Aerospace. As of 1999, 48 Malaysian CH-46s were in service All Malaysian CH-46s are going to receive T64-100 engines (in 3 batches; first batch has already been installed, second batch is currently being installed and 3rd batch is planned with funding made available). All will receive IFR-capability. | ||
Attack Helicopters | ||||||||
Bell AH-1 Sea Cobra | United States of America | Attack helicopter with transport capabilities | AH-1JMS | 48 | 1976-2016 | In February 1974, the Malaysian Army showed interest the AH-1J to Special Operations Command and Expand The Fleet in sabah. while talks were held during Mid-1974 on a possible Sea Cobra buy. In July 1975, Malaysian's parliament approved a defense budget with funding for 48 Sea Cobras. The first 24 AH-1J for Malaysia was delivered in August 1976. | ||
Bell AH-1 Cobra | United States of America | Attack helicopter/Trainer Attack Helicopter | AH-1GS | 48 | 1968-1998 | The export version of the AH-1 for the Malaysian Army was designated "AH-1GS", with extended range fuel tanks and higher payload carrying capacity. Used as a Tactical Insurgery Attack. Used by Malaysian Army Aviation | ||
Agusta A109 | Italy United Kingdom |
Multi-purpose helicopter | A109LUH | 48 | 1978-2018 | Used for observation. A109LUH version armed with 20mm gun and/or rockets for area suppression missions. Two lost to crash. Replaced by NH90. | ||
CSAR Helicopters | ||||||||
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King | United States of America | Combat search and rescue helicopter | S61A-4 Nuri | 48 | 1968-2016 | Built by Agusta under license. Originally planned to be remove due to 89 personnel have 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 has forced the air force to prolong the life of its Sikorskys. Used by Royal Malaysian Air Forces. | ||
Bell UH-1 Iroquois | United States of America | Combat search and rescue helicopter | UH-1HMS UH-1EMS |
48 48 |
1963-2016 | Built by Agusta under license. Originally planned to be remove due to 89 personnel have been killed in 15 crashes since it was introduced. However, as Malaysia only managed to order 12 of a planned 28 MV-22s as replacements, this has forced the air force to prolong the life of its Bell. Used by Royal Malaysian Air Forces and The UH-1EMS For Malaysian Army. | ||
Trainer Helicopters | ||||||||
Bell 47 | United States of America | Trainer Helicopter | TH-13T | 48 | 1948-1988 | Used for Training The New Pilots to control the Helicopters. Retired by 1988. | ||
Aérospatiale Alouette III | France | Trainer helicopter | SA 316B | 48 | 1978-2016 | Built by Aérospatiale under license. 7 × SA-316Bs transferred from RSAF in 1978/9), 10 transferred to Malaysian Army Aviation. Retired by 2016. Used by Malaysian Army for training Pilots. |
Ships
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Aircraft Carrier | ||||||
Enterprise class | Nuclear-powered CATOBAR Aircraft carrier | 1965-2015 | United States of America | 6 | Inactive by 2015 amd to be replaced Agong-Class by 2027
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Forrestal-class aircraft carrier | Nuclear-powered CATOBAR Aircraft carrier | 1957-2017 | United States of America | 4 |
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Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship | Landing Helicopter Assault | 1974-2018 | United States of America | 4 |
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Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship | Landing Helicopter Assault | 1964-1994 | United States of America | 4 |
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Wasp-class-class amphibious assault ship | Landing Helicopter Assault | 1996-2026 | United States of America | 2 |
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Ballistic Missile Nuclear Submarine | ||||||
Ohio-class submarine | Multirole Ballistic missile submarine | 1982-2032 (Active SSBN) | United States of America | 6 | To be Decommissioned by 2032 as 4 of Ohio-Class were classified as Training SSBN For 18 years (2017-2035) Replaced by Vanguard-Class Balistic Missils Submarine (SSBN) from 2004-2012
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Benjamin Franklin-class submarine | Multirole Ballistic missile submarine | 1966-2016 | United States of America | 4 |
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Nuclear Attack Submarine | ||||||
Trafalgar-class submarine | Nuclear-powered fleet submarines | 1984-2024 | United Kingdom | 8 |
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Valiant-class submarine | Nuclear attack submarine | 1967-2007 | United Kingdom | 8 | First Submarine Operator In South East Asia
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Los Angeles-class submarine | Nuclear attack submarine | 1977-2017 (In service) 2013-2027 (Traning Submarine) | United States of America | 12 | By 2013, 6 Of Los Angelas were coverent as Traning Nuclear Submarine. While others 6 to be Inactive until 2020.
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Sturgeon-class submarine | Nuclear attack submarine | 1969-2009 | United States of America | 8 | In 1996, 4 of turgeon-class were move to Traning Submarine.
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Guided missile destroyer | ||||||
Hatsuyuki-class destroyer | Guided missile destroyer | 1980-2010 | Japan | 6 |
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Spruance-class destroyer | Guided missile destroyer | 1976-2006 | United States of America | 6 |
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County-class destroyer | Guided missile destroyer | 1964-1984 | United Kingdom | 6 |
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Farragut-class destroyer | Guided missile destroyer | 1962-1992 | United States of America | 8 |
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Frigates & Cruiser | ||||||
Lekiu-class frigate | Frigate | 1994-2024 | United Kingdom | 6 | Armament :
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Type 21 frigate | Frigate | 1975-2005 | United Kingdom | 8 |
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KD Rahmat-class frigate | Frigate | 1971-2001 | United Kingdom | 6 | Armament :
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KD Hang Tuah (F433) | Frigate | 1963-1971 | United Kingdom Malaysia |
8 |
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Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate | Guided missile frigate | 1978-2008 | United States of America Malaysia |
8 |
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Bainbridge-class cruiser | Nuclear guided missile cruiser | 1964-2004 | United States of America | 8 | Armament :
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John C. Butler-class destroyer escort | Frigate | 1948-1968 | United States of America Malaysia |
8 |
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Bronstein-class frigate | Frigate | 1965-2005 | United States of America | 8 | Armament :
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Ground Vehicles
editModel | Image | Origin | Type | Years Active | Version | Number | Notes |
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WW2 Tanks | |||||||
M3 Stuart | United States of America | Light tank | 1942-1952 | M3A1 | 72 | In 1942, The American Goverment Exchange 96 M3A1 Sherman Due to SS2 And Malayan Emergency. It was also 25 Were Lost during WW2 and Malayan Emergency. Retired by 1952 as it was Replaced by Centurion. Armed With 37 mm Gun M6. | |
M10 tank destroyer | United States of America | Tank destroyer | 1942-1960 | M10 | 96 | In 1953, Malayan Army need a New Tank to Due to Malayan Emerngency. Also The Goverment choose and Buys 72 M48A2C To against Communist. It was part of Indo-Malay Confortation. It was also 8 Were Lost during Malayan Emergency and Confortation. Retired by 1968 as it was Replaced by Leopard 1. Armed With Royal Ordnance L7A1 105mm. | |
M4 Sherman | United States of America | Medium tank | 1943-1953 | M4A3 M36B2 |
96 48 |
In 1943, The American Goverment Exchange 96 M4A3 Sherman Due to Malayan Emerngency. It was also 25 Were Lost during WW2, Malayan Emergency and Confortation. Retired by 1953 as it was Replaced by Centurion. Armed With 90 mm T54 Tank Gun for Mk 5/2 and Royal Ordnance L7A1 for Mk 9/2. | |
M24 Chaffee | United States of America | Light tank | 1945-1965 | M24A1 | 96 | In 1945, Malayan Army need a New Tank to Due to Malayan Emerngency. Also The Goverment choose and Buys 96 M24A1 To against Communist. It was also 10 Were Lost during Malayan Emergency. Retired by 1968 as it was Replaced by Leopard 1. Armed With 90 mm T54 Tank Gun. | |
Main Battle Tanks | |||||||
Centurion | United Kingdom | Main battle tank | 1947-1967 | Centurion Mk 5/2 Centurion Mk 9/1 |
72 48 |
In 1948, The British Goverment Exchange 120 Centurions Due to Malayan Emerngency. It was also 25 Were Lost during Malayan Emergency and Confortation. Retired by 1967 as it was Replaced by Leopard 1. Armed With 90 mm T54 Tank Gun for Mk 5/2 and Royal Ordnance L7A1 for Mk 9/2. Replaced by Leopard 1. | |
M48 Patton | United States of America | Main battle tank | 1954-1974 | M48A2C M48A3 |
72 48 |
In 1953, Malayan Army need a New Tank to Due to Malayan Emerngency. Also The Goverment choose and Buys 72 M48A2C To against Communist. It was part of Indo-Malay Confortation. It was also 8 Were Lost during Malayan Emergency and Confortation. Retired by 1968 as it was Replaced by Leopard 1. Armed With 90 mm T54 Tank Gun. | |
M60 Patton | United States of America | Main battle tank | 1964-2004 | M60A1 Magach 7C |
96 96 |
Under an agreement signed in Kuala Lumpur in April 1962, Malaysia would Produce a first batch of 48 tanks by Early 1964. A further 86 were delivered by the Mid of 1967, and the last units were received by the end of 1969. Produced by Deftech. Armed With Royal Ordnance 105mm L7 Tank Gun. Also, The Magach 7C Were donated By IDF | |
Leopard 1 | Germany | Main Battle Tank | 1967-2004 | 1A1MS 1A4 |
72 72 |
In 1965, The Malaysian Goverment Determind to replace M48 Patton due it's Poor Mobility and 8 Tanks were lost. Although The Army looking a New Replacement. Rheinmetall Offers Leopard 1A1MS For Malaysian Army and They Tested the New Leopard 1. By Auguest 1966, The Goverment Signed Contract to buy 72 1A1MS To replace M48A2C. It was Service from 1967 until 1997. The Leopard 1 has a Good Result and Great Peformance to against Malayan National Liberation Army. Armed With 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A3 L/52 rifled gun. | |
Merkava | Israel Malaysia |
Main battle tank | 1980-2020 | Mark I (Upgrade into Mk III) | 120 | Under an agreement signed in Kuala Lumpur in April 1976, Malaysia would Produce a first batch of 48 tanks by Early 1979. A further 86 were delivered by the Mid of 1982, and the last units were received by the end of 1985. Produced by Deftech. Armed With 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A3 L/52 rifled gun and the Upgradetion for 120 mm (4.7 in) MG253 smoothbore gun. Replaced by Altay Tank. | |
Challenger 1 | United Kingdom | Main battle tank | 1986-2026 | Challenger 1MS | 120 | Under an agreement signed in Kuala Lumpur in April 1983, Malaysia would Produce a first batch of 48 tanks by Early 1985. A further 72 were delivered by the Mid of 1986, and the last 48 units were received by the end of 1990. Produced by Deftech. Armed With Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun. Used by Royal Malaysian Marine Corps | |
K1 88-Tank | South Korea Malaysia |
Main battle tank | 1993-2022 | K1MS K1A1M |
120 96 |
Under an agreement signed in Kuala Lumpur in April 1991, Malaysia would Produce a first batch of 48 tanks by Early 1988. A further 86 were delivered by the Mid of 1990, and the last units were received by the end of 1991. Produced by Deftech. Armed With Rheinmetall L/55 120mm For K1MS and IMI MG253 120 mm gun for K1A1M. Used by Marine Corps and Under Reserved by Army | |
PT-91 Twardy | Poland | Main battle tank | 2007-2022 | PT-91M | 72 | In 2007–2009 Bumar Łabędy delivered to Malaysia 72 PT-91M and 24 support vehicles (8 WZT-4 {WZT-91M} armoured recovery vehicle, 6 MID-M {MID-91M} engineering tank, 8 PMC Leguan {PMC-91M} - armoured vehicle-launched bridge and 2 SJ-09 driver training tank), ammo, spares and support for $570 million USD. Operating capability since 1 September 2010. Armed With 125 mm 2A46MS gun. Under Reserved by Army. | |
Light Tanks | |||||||
M551 Sheridan | United States of America | Amphibious light tank | 1972-2012 | M551A2 | 264 | As in 1972, The Malaysian Goverment buys 264 M551 Sheridan for Paratroppers To Against Communist in mid 70s. | |
FV101 Scorpion | United Kingdom | Reconnaissance vehicle | 1976-2018 | FV101KS | 240 | Under an agreement signed in Kuala Lumpur in April 1975, UK would Produce a first batch of 48 tanks by Early 1976. A further 86 were delivered by the Mid of 1980, and the last units were received by the end of 1981. Produced by Deftech. Armed With Cockerill Mk3 M-A1 90mm gun . | |
Armoured Vehicle | |||||||
M3 Scout Car | United States of America | Armored car | 1940-1950 | M3A1 | 240 | Donated by US Army for Malayan Home Guards during Malayan Emergency in 50s. This is the First Army Standard AFV to Search and Destroy enemy position. | |
M3 half-track | United States of America | Half-track armored personnel carrier | 1942-1962 | M3A1 | 96 | Partially retired from the total of 84 units. Some uses as ceremonial vehicle. | |
M9 half-track | United States of America | Half-track armored personnel carrier | 1944-1974 | M9S1 | 240 | Donated by US Army for Malayan Home Guards during Malayan Emergency in 50s. | |
Ferret armoured car | United Kingdom | Wheeled armoured fighting vehicle | 1954-1992 | Mk 4 | 96 | Partially retired from the total of 92 units.Some uses as ceremonial vehicle. | |
LVTP-5 | United States of America | Half-track armored personnel carrier | 1958-1978 | LVTP-5 LVTH-6 |
240 120 |
Since The Malayan Goverment deciced to establishment Marine Corps under Royal Malayan Navy, Irham Decided to buy 360 LVTP-5 For The Marine Corps. As the LVTP-5 Has a Great Peformance and Tactical Used during the War. | |
M113 armored personnel carrier | United States of America | Armored personnel carrier | 1964-2014 | M113A1 | 240 | Under an agreement signed in Kuala Lumpur in April 1964, Malaysia would Produce a first batch of 48 tanks by Early 1966. A further 86 were delivered by the Mid of 1968, and the last units were received by the end of 1970. Used to replace AML And Damiar Scout Car. | |
BMP-1 | Soviet Union Malaysia |
Infantry fighting vehicle | 1968-2008 | BMP-1P | 240 | In 1966, Malaysian Army need a New IFV to Due to Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation. Also The Goverment choose and Buys 240 BMP-1P To against Communist. Also it was part of Indo-Malay Confortation. It was also 8 Were Lost during Confortation. Retired by 1968 as it was Replaced by Leopard 1. Armed With 73 mm 2A28 Grom low pressure smoothbore short-recoil semi-automatic gun (40 rounds) with ATGM launcher for 9M14 Malyutka (4 rounds). | |
Condor (APC) | Germany | Armoured personnel carrier | 1980-2016 | Condor 2 | 460 | Armed with 20mm auto cannon. Originally 460 units. Some were lost in the Battle of Mogadishu and others were used for peacekeeping missions in various countries. | |
SIBMAS (6x6) | Belgium | Armoured fire support vehicle | 1981-2016 | SIBMAS AFSV-90 SIBMAS ARV |
168 48 |
The Malaysian Army placed an order for 216 SIBMAS vehicles in 1977, as part of an $100 million deal with Belgium. Production of the SIBMAS for Malaysia began that year and concluded by 1981. About 168 SIBMAS AFSV-90s were manufactured, the remaining 48 being recovery vehicles with front and rear spades, a power winch, and a large, folding crane. | |
Cadillac Gage Commando | United States of America | Light Armoured Vehicle | 1970-2010 | V-100 V-150 |
100 138 |
The Malaysian Army placed an order for 238 Commando vehicles in 1967, as part of an $200 million deal with USA. Production of the V-150 for Malaysia began that year and concluded by 1968. About 138 V-150s were manufactured, the remaining 48 being recovery vehicles with front and rear spades, a power winch, and a large, folding crane. |
Weapons
editModel | Image | Origin | Service | Variets | Type | Caliber | Notes |
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Pistols And Revolvers | |||||||
M1911 | United States of America | 1945-2015 | M1911A1 Mk.IV Series 80 |
Semi-automatic pistol | .45 ACP | Standard issue Army Pistol in 1947 to 2010s. All Armed Forces used M119A1 As a Standard issue Weapon. | |
Smith & Wesson Model 39 | United States of America | 1957-1997 | Mk 22 Mod 0 | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | Used by Rapid Rangers, Iban Trackers, PASKAL and Military Police during Malay Emergency and Second Emergency. Also General issue sidearms for senior-rank officers and Infantry alongside with M1911A1. | |
Heckler & Koch P9 | Germany | 1972-2012 | P9S | Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | Standard issue Armed Forces Pistol in 1972 to 2016. | |
SIG Sauer P226 | Germany | 1987-2017 | Original P226 | Semi-automatic pistol | .40 S&W | Used by Rapid Rangers, Iban Trackers and Military Police during Malay Emergency and Second Emergency. Replaced by Heckler & Koch USP | |
Beretta 92 Vektor SP1 |
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Italy South Africa |
1986-2020 | 92FS SP1 |
Pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | Used by 10 Paratrooper Brigade, PASKAL, PASKAU, NCRU and GGK. Replaced by Heckler & Koch USP |
Webley Revolver | United Kingdom | 1933-1968 | Mk IV | Service revolver | .455 Webley Mk II | Standard Issue Army Issue during 1940s until 1968. | |
Browning Hi-Power | Belgium | 1947-2017 | L9A1 Mark I Mark III |
Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | General issue sidearms for senior-rank officers, special forces of military and Military police. Replaced by Beretta M9. In 1955, The Hi-Power was also used by Trackers and Home Guards during Malay Emergency. | |
Smith & Wesson Model 10 | United States of America | 1933-1968 | Model 1899 | Service revolver | .357 Magnum | Standard Issue Army Issue during WW2 and Malayan Emergency. | |
Nambu pistol | Japan | 1942-1954 | Type 14 | Semi-automatic pistol | 8×22mm Nambu | General issue sidearms for senior-rank officers, special forces of military and Military police. | |
Submachine guns | |||||||
MP 18 | Germany | 1946-1976 | MP 18 | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | In 1947, Secretly Malaysia Produced 10,000 MP18 Submachine Gun for Military Special Force, Police Forces and Provost Unit. It was Replaced by MP5 And MPX. | |
Walther MP | Germany | 1966-2006 | MPL | Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | Used by 57th Tactical Rapid Ranger Regiment, Senoi Praaq, Ranger Regiment And Prison Department. Replaced by MP5 And Sterling. | |
Uzi | Israel | 1957-2007 | Uzi Mini Uzi |
Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | In 1957, Secretly Malaysia Orders 5,000 Uzi Submachine Gun for Military Police, PASKAL and 10th Paratropper Brigade Unit. It was Replaced by MP5 And MPX. | |
Sterling submachine gun | United Kingdom | 1955-2005 | L2A1 L34A1 L2A3 |
Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | Standard Issue to All Malaysian Security forces (Police and Armed Forces). Used by All Personnel Unit (Regular Forces used until 1968) And Special Forces. In 1973, The Malaysian Goverment decided to use on Rapid Rangers to give more supriority. | |
Sten | United Kingdom | 1944-1966 | Mark V Mk VI Mk II |
Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | Used by 57th Tactical Rapid Ranger Regiment, Senoi Praaq, Ranger Regiment And Prison Department. Replaced by MP5 And Sterling. | |
Thompson submachine gun | United States of America | 1946-1986 | M1921 M1928A1 M1 M1A1 |
Submachine gun | .45 ACP (11.43×23mm) | Standard Issue to All Armed Forces and Police. By 1976, The Goverment Decided to send all Thompson to Reserve Unit as the Assault Rifle begin to extanded. Made under licence by SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd. 10 Years later, The Goverment retires all Thompson SMG as Replaced by MP5s. | |
Shotguns | |||||||
Remington Model 870 | United States of America | 1957-2017 | MCS Marine Mark 1 |
Pump-action shotgun | 12 gauge | Used by 10th Paratrooper Brigade, PASKAL, PASKAU and GGK. | |
Browning/Remington Auto-5 | United States of America | 1946-2006 | Auto-5 Auto-11 |
Semi-automatic shotgun | 12 gauge | Standard Issue Pump-Action Shotgun for all Malaysian Security Forces. | |
Winchester Model 1200 | United States of America | 1970-2010 | Model 1300 | Pump-action shotgun | 12 gauge | Standard Issue to Malaysian Special Forces such as GGK, PASKAU And PGK. | |
Mossberg 500 | United States of America | 1966-2026 | 590A1 | Pump-action shotgun | 12 gauge | Standard Issue to Malaysian Army, Royal Malaysian Marine Corps and PASKAU | |
Winchester 1897/1912 | |
United States of America | 1933-1973 | Trench Model 12 |
Pump-action shotgun | 12 gauge | Standard Issue Combat Shotgun. |
Assault rifles and Carbine | |||||||
M16 rifle | United States of America | 1965-2025 | M16A1 XM16E1 M16A2 |
Assault rifle | 5.56x45mm NATO | Standard Issue Assault Rifle. The Royal Malaysian Air Force and Navy adopted the M16 rifle from the United States c. 1965 to replace the and Lee Enfield rifles, while the Malaysian Army adopted the L1A1 SLR Later in 1973 than Royal Malaysian Air Force And Navy, alongside the L1A1. This rifle was used until the 2017s with the adoption of the HK M27 IAR, Colt M4A1 and Tavor TAR-21 assault rifles before M16A1s were withdrawn from service. | |
CAR-15 (M16 Carbine) | United States of America | 1967-2019 | XM177E1 XM177E2 M653 M727 |
Carbine | 5.56x45mm NATO | Standard Issue Assault Rifle for Malaysian Army And Navy. During 1967 after delivering 50,000 XM177E2 And 48,000 XM177E1. The Malaysian army decided to use XM117E2 for ALL Regiments and Division as a Stopgap due to L1A1 Mechenical problem. The XM177E1 Will be used for Iban Trackers and Rapid Rangers. Also, The M653 Is used for All Malaysian Armed Forces as a Service Rifle Alongside with M16A1. The M-727 was entered service in 1989 to replace XM177E1/E2 And it was a standard issue rifle until 2019. | |
Heckler & Koch HK33 | Germany | 1974-2014 | HK33E | Assault rifle | 5.56x45mm NATO | Standard Issue Assault Rifle for Royal Malaysian Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guards from 1974. This rifle was used until the 2014s with the adoption of the HK M27 IAR, Colt M4A1 and Tavor TAR-21 assault rifles before M16A1s were withdrawn from service. Made under licence by SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd. | |
Beretta AR70/90 | Italy | 1976-2006 | AR70/223 | Assault rifle | 5.56x45mm NATO | Standard Issue Assault Rifle for GGK, PASKAL and PASKAU from 1973. Made under licence by SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd. | |
Steyr AUG | Austria | 1991-2031 | AUG A1 AUG A2 |
Assault rifle | 5.56x45mm NATO | Made under licence by SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd. Local production of the AUG rifle series started in 199 with a joint production with Steyr that started in 2004. Lawsuits from Steyr emerged when Malaysia decided to withdraw from joint production. Malaysia decided to withdraw production of the rifle but Re-start the Program after Making new Deal with Styer and Malaysian Goverment. Withdrawn from all infantry units. Replaced by . | |
SIG SG 550 | File:Swiss Arms SG 553 Left.jpg | Switzerland | 2002-2024 | SG 553 SB SG 552 |
Assault rifle | 5.56x45mm NATO | Standard Issue Rifle for Malaysian Special Forces, To be Retired by 2024. Used by GGK, PASKAU And STAR. |
Battle rifles | |||||||
L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle | United Kingdom | 1956-2000 | L1A1 SLR L2A1 |
Battle rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Standard Issue Battle Rifle. The Malaysian Army adopted the L1A1 SLR rifle from the British Commonwealth c. 1958 to replace the Selective-Fire M2/M3 rifle and Lee Enfield rifles, while the Royal Malaysian Navy adopted the L1A1 SLR earlier than Malaysian Army, alongside the M-14A1. This rifle was used until the 2000s with the adoption of the HK 33, Colt M727 and M16A1 assault rifles before FALs were withdrawn from service. The L2A1 Was Used by GGK And Territorial Army Regiment. | |
ArmaLite AR-10 | United States of America | 1962-1997 | AR-10MS | Battle rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | In 1960s, The Sudan Goverment send 48 AR-10 Rifles to Malaysia as a Testing weapon. After that, The Goverment signed 24,000 AR-10 Used by Senoi Prauq, RMAF Personnel (Until 1973) and Rapid Rangers in 1960s until 1997. | |
M14 Rifle | United States of America | 1962-2026 | M14E2 M14 |
Battle rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | In 1964, The Malaysian Goverment plans to use M14 Rifle as a Designated Marksman Rifle, Easier to counter selective fire against Enemy Forces. By 1994, The Goverment retires M14 Rifle and Replaced by New DMR Rifles. PASKAL Still used M14 DMR. | |
Heckler & Koch G3 | Germany | 1968-2008 | G3A3 G3A4 |
Battle Rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Standard Issue Assault Rifle for Malaysian Army. During 1968 after delivering and ordering 50,000 G3A3 And 48,000 G3A4. The Malaysian army decided to use for Royal Malay Regiment and Ranger Regiment as a Stopgap due to L1A1 Mechenical problem. The G3A3 Will be used for Iban Trackers and Rapid Rangers. Also, The G3A4 Is used for All Malaysian Armed Forces as a Service Rifle Alongside with M16A1. | |
Rifles | |||||||
M1 carbine | United States of America | 1934-1964 | M1A1 M2 M3 |
Semi-automatic carbine | 7.62×51mm NATO | Standard Issue Carbine Rifle During Malay Emergency. In 1949, The Goverment choose M2 And M3 To Replace M1A1 Carbine to give some Superiotiry Rifle and Accrucacy. It was Replaced by L1A1 Rifle in 1960. | |
Lee–Enfield | United Kingdom | 1933-1963 | No. 4 Mk I No. 5 Mk I |
Bolt-action rifle | .303 Mk VII SAA Ball | Primary Bolt-Action Rifle for Malaysian Armed Forces and Police forces. Used During WW2 And Malayan Emergency. | |
Arisaka | Japan | 1943-1963 | Type 38 Type 99 |
Bolt-action rifle | 7.7×58mm Arisaka | Used by Paramilitary Forces and Senai Praaq. | |
Boys anti-tank rifle | United Kingdom | 1938-1958 | Mk III | Anti-tank rifle | 7.7×58mm Arisaka | Used During WW2 And Malayan Emergency. | |
Sniper rifles | |||||||
M40 rifle | United States of America | 1968-2015 | M40 M40A1 M40A3 |
Sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Standard Issue Sniper For Malaysian Armed Forces | |
M21 Sniper Weapon System | United States of America | 1972-2002 | XM21 | Sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Used by GGK And 28th Paratropper Brigade in 1972. | |
Heckler & Koch PSG1 | Germany | 1976-2016 | PSG1A1 MSG90A1 |
Sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Standard Issue to Malaysian Armed Forces and Police Forces. | |
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare | United Kingdom | 1993-2019 | PM AW |
Sniper rifle | .338 Lapua Magnum | PM and AW variants are used by the Malaysian Special Operations Force. | |
Sako TRG | Finland | 2002-2022 | TRG-22 | Sniper rifle | .260_Remington | The TRG-22 sniper rifle is used by the Grup Gerak Khas | |
FR F1 | France | 1966-2016 | FR F1 | Sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | Standard Issue to Malaysian Airborne Tropps and PASKAL. | |
DSR-Precision DSR-1 | Germany | 2002-2016 | DSR-1 Subsonic | Sniper rifle | .338 Lapua Magnum | Standard Issue to Malaysian Airborne Tropps and PASKAU. To be Retired by 2022. | |
Denel NTW-20 | South Africa | 1996-2021 | NTW-20A1 | Bullpup anti-materiel rifle | 20×82mm | Standard Issue Anti-materiel rifle For 10th Parachute Brigade, GGK and 97th Ghost Stinger Special Regiment. Retired in 2021 and To be replaced by Barrett M82A1M By 2022. | |
Squad Automatic Weapon | |||||||
Lewis gun | United Kingdom | 1934-1954 | Mk I | Squad Automatic Weapon | .303 British | Standard Issue Light Machine Gun for Malaysian Army. Used During WW2 And Malayan Emergency. | |
Bren | United Kingdom | 1936-1996 | Mark I Mark III L4A1 L4A4 |
Squad Automatic Weapon | 7.62×51mm NATO .303 British |
The Secondary Squad automatic weapon for Malayan Army in 1947. British Army Donates 44,000 Bren Mk.2 To Suplemment Bolt Action Rifles. Replaced by new Bren L4A1 In 1966. In 1948, The Goverment of Malaysia upgrades all Bren L4A4 Feed Magazine into 60-round detachable box magazine. In 1966, All L4A4 Upgrade into L4A8 With Belt-fed, Heat shield, New Pistol Grip and Foward assist. Replaced by FN Minimi and M249 SAW. | |
M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle | United States of America | 1937-1977 | M1918A2 M19A8A3 |
Squad Automatic Weapon | .30-06 Springfield | The Primary Squad automatic weapon for Malayan Armed Forces in 1947. US Army Donates 34,000 M1918A2 To Suplemment Bolt Action Rifles. Replaced by Bren L4A1 And M60E1 In 1976. In 1948, The Goverment of Malaysia upgrades all M1918A2 Feed Magazine into 60-round detachable box magazine. In 1956, All M1918A2 Upgrade into M1918A3 With Belt-fed, Heat shield, New Pistol Grip and Foward assist. | |
Type 11 light machine gun Type 96 light machine gun |
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Japan | 1942-1956 | Type 11 Type 96 |
Squad Automatic Weapon | 6.5x50mm Arisaka | Stolen from Japanese Troops. The Limited Squad automatic weapon for Malayan Army and Marine Corps in 1940s to 50s. |
Stoner 63 | United States of America | 1966-2016 | XM22E1 Mark 23 Mod 0 XM207 |
Squad Automatic Weapon | 5.56×45mm NATO | Standard Issue Light Machine Gun for Malaysian Army. Used Alongside with FN MAG And M60 GPMG. The XM22E1 Was used for Special Forces. In 1965, The Malaysian Goverment ordered 50,000 Stoner 63 in three variats to suplemment M1918. | |
RPK | Soviet Union | 1976-2016 | RPK-74 | Squad Automatic Weapon | 5.45×39mm M74 | 300 RPK-74 Were delivered in 1976 for Grup Gerak Khas. Used to against Communist forces. | |
FN Minimi | Belgium | 1980-2020 | Mk 1 Mk 2 Para |
Squad Automatic Weapon | 5.56×45mm NATO | The New Squad automatic weapon for Malaysian Army and Marine Corps in 1980. The Malaysian Army and Marine Corps Orders 100,000 FN Minimi To Suplemment Bren L1A1. Replacing the Bren L4A4 And Stoner 63. In 1988, All FN Minimi Mk 1 were Upgraded with New sliding aluminum buttstock, Heat Shield, Foward Assist and Long Barrel. Replaced by FN M249 SAW. | |
Machine guns | |||||||
FN MAG | United Kingdom Belgium |
1963-2025 | Model 60.20 MAG 60.40 L7A1 L8A1 |
General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | In Service from 1963 as a Standard Issue to Malaysian Armed Forces. During War of Confrontation, The Army ordered 1,000 L7A1, 300 MAG 60.40, 300 L8A1 And 700 MAG 60-20 To Against Communist Forces. Made under licence by SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd. The L7A1 & L8A1 Were replaced by Original FN MAG & Swedish Ksp/58 in 2006. To be Replaced by FN Mk 48 Mod 2 GPMG. | |
Heckler & Koch HK21 | West Germany | 1974-2014 | HK11A1 HK21E |
General-purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | The Primary General-purpose machine gun for Malaysian Army, Marine Corps and Coast Guards in 1974. British Army Donates 44,000 HK11A1 To Suplemment Bren LMG. Replaced by new HK21E In 1984. Replaced by FN Minimi and M249 SAW. | |
MG 42 | Germany | 1946-1986 | MG-42MS MG-74 |
Heavy machine gun | 7.92×57mm Mauser | Standard Issue Heavy Machine Gun for Malaysian Army And Naval Forces. Used During Malayan Emergency and Indon-Malay Confotration. By 1976, The Malaysian Goverment ordered 2,500 MG 74s as It was Replaced older MG 42. | |
M2 Browning | United States of America | 1946-2016 | M2HB | Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | Formerly All M2HB Were Replaced by M2 QCB. Used Alongside with M1917. | |
M1919 Browning machine gun | United States of America | 1933-1983 | M1919A4 | Medium machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | Standard Issue Medium Machine Gun for Malaysian Army And Naval Forces. Used During Malayan Emergency and Indon-Malay Confotration. By 1976, The Malaysian Goverment ordered 2,500 MG 74s as It was Replaced older MG 42. | |
Vickers machine gun Browning M1917 MG 08 |
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United States of America United Kingdom Germany |
1933-1973 | Mk I M1917A1 Type 24 |
Heavy machine gun | .30-06 Springfield | Primary HMG During WW2, Malayan Emergency and Indon-Malay Confortration. |
Grenade launchers | |||||||
M79 grenade launcher | United States of America | 1964-2024 | M79A1 | Grenade launcher | 40x46mm | Standard Issue to GGK And Rapid Rangers. To Be Replaced by MGL. | |
Mk 19 grenade launcher | United States of America | 1977-2017 | Mk 19 Mod 3 | Grenade launcher | 40x46mm | Standard Issue to Malaysian Army. By 2017, It was Replaced by Mk 47A1. | |
XM148 grenade launcher | United States of America | 1966-1986 | XM-148A1 | Grenade launcher | 40x46mm | During the Vietnam War, The Malaysian Goverment decided to use XM148 On AR-10 And M16s. By 1986, The Malaysian Goverment Replaced all XM148 By the New M203. | |
China Lake grenade launcher | United States of America | 1970-2010 | M-90A1 | Grenade launcher | 40x46mm | Standard Issue to Malaysian Armed Forces. | |
Anti-armour weapons | |||||||
M72 LAW | United States of America | 1965-2018 | M72 M72A2 |
Anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher | 66 mm | In 1963, The Malaysian Goverment orders 4,000 M72A2 And 300 M72 LAW To Against Enemy Forces. | |
BGM-71 TOW | United States of America | 1974-2014 | BGM-71B BGM-71C |
Anti-tank missile | 152 mm | Used by Malaysian Army to against Enemy Trucks and Intruders. It was Replaced by ZT3 Ingwe in 2014 But The Royal Malaysian Marine Corps still using BGM-71 From 1976. | |
C90-CR (M3) | Spain | 1987-2017 | C-90-CR-BK (M3) | Rocket-propelled grenade | 90mm | Used by Infantry Regiments of Malaysian Army. Replaced by the new M72 LAW. | |
ERYX | France | 1992-2018 | ERYX | Anti-tank guided missile | 137mm | Used by 10 Paratrooper Brigade in 1990s. Replaced by MBT LAW. | |
Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle | Sweden | 1954-2014 | M2 M3 |
Multirole recoilless rifle | 84×246 mm R | Standard Issue Anti-tank weapon During 50s. Replaced by M3E1 And M4. | |
Super Bazooka | United States of America | 1946-1976 | M20A1 | Recoilless rocket anti-tank weapon | 88.9 mm | Standard Issue Rocket Launcher in the 50s. Replaced by M72 LAW. | |
PIAT | United Kingdom | 1943-1973 | Mark III | Recoilless rocket anti-tank weapon | 83 mm | Standard Issue Rocket Launcher in the 40s. | |
Air defence weapons | |||||||
FN-6 | People's Republic of China | 2004-2019 | FN-6 | Manportable surface-to-air missile | 90mm | The CNPMIEC offered to sell FN-6 missiles to Malaysia for purchasing the KSA-1A medium range surface-to-air missiles.[29] In May 2004, a memorandum of understanding was signed with Malaysia for the transfer of technology of the FN-6. Retired in 2019. | |
9K32 Strela-2 | Soviet Union | 1977-2017 | 9K32M Strela-2M | Man-portable air-defence system (MANPADS) | 90mm | Primary for Short Range Fighter Attacks. Replaced by SA-18 Grouse. | |
FIM-43 Redeye | United States of America | 1971-2011 | FIM-43C | Manportable surface-to-air missile | 70mm | The First Manportable surface-to-air missile For Malaysian Army to against Indonesian Pilots. Replaced by new SA-18 And Starburst. | |
Javelin | United Kingdom | 1986-2006 | Javelin S-15 | Man-portable air-defence system (MANPADS) | 120mm | Used by GAPU And RMAF Air Defence Regiment. | |
Starburst | United Kingdom | 1991-2016 | Starburst LML Starburst SR2000 |
Man-portable air-defence system (MANPADS) | 90mm | Primary MANPADS For Malaysian Army. Replaced by Starstreak. | |
Blowpipe (missile) | United Kingdom | 1977-1997 | Blowpipe | Manportable surface-to-air missile | 70mm | - |
Heavy Weapons
editVehicle | Image | Type | Years | Origin | Variats | Quantity | Notes | |
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Self-propelled artillery | ||||||||
M55 self propelled howitzer | 155mm Self-propelled gun | 1954-1984 | M55MS | 96 | USA | The Goverment Decided to buy 96 M55 Howitzer to give some supplement on Towed Howitzers. Also it will give more boost Against Communist Forces. In 1971, The Goverment Upgrades all M55 To New M55MS units upgraded from the United States. Including New Commputer Softwere and Auto-Loading SPH. | ||
M110 howitzer | 203mm Self-propelled artillery | 1964-2019 | M110MS | 48 | USA | The Goverment Decided to buy 48 M110 howitzer to give some supplement on Towed Howitzers. Also it will give more boost Against Communist Forces. In 1984, The Goverment Upgrades all M110 To New MS units upgraded from the United States. Including New Commputer Softwere and Auto-Loading SPH. By 2007, The Goverment replacing all Bandkanon 1 by New K9MS Thunder 155mm SPH. | ||
155mm Towed Artillery | ||||||||
M114 155 mm howitzer | 155mm towed artillery | 1943-1988 | M114A1 | 72 | USA | Primary Artillery for Malaysian Army during Malay Emergency, In 1964 It was supplement by M109A4 Howitzer. In 1987, The M114 Was Replaced by G5 Howitzer due to Technical Issue. During 1968, 24 M114 were send to Vietnam to against North Vietnam and 6 were Destroyed by Enemey Forces. | ||
M198 howitzer | 155mm towed artillery | 1981-2017 | M-198A1 | 72 | USA | Used by Artillery Airborne Division and 34th Artillery Regiment of Malaysian Army. In 2017, The Goverment decided to Retired M198 Howitzer without a replacement. Also there was a Potential to be replaced by M777 Howitzer. | ||
VSEL FH-70 | 155mm towed artillery | 1980-2012 | FH70MS | 48 | EU | Total 48 Howitzer. Delivered in 1980-1984. 48 units upgraded to FH-70MS in 1987 by Rheinmetall Industries, replacing the old barrel with ones similar to those used on the Rock Island M198 howitzer. | ||
Soltam M-68 | 155mm towed artillery | 1971-2011 | M-68A1 | 48 | Israel | Used by Artillery Airborne Division and 48th Artillery Regiment of Malaysian Army. In 2011, The Goverment decided to Remove all M-68 Howitzer due to tension Israel-Malaysia relationship. | ||
105mm Towed Artillery | ||||||||
OTO Melara Mod 56 | 105 mm towed artillery | 1957-2017 | L5 pack howitzer | 120 | Italy | The Malaysian Army used L5/Mod 56 in Borneo and Malaysian Peninsular during the Second Malayan Emergency (1968–1989) and 2013 Lahad Datu Standoff. To Be Replaced by Nexter LG1MS 105mm Howitzer. | ||
M102 howitzer | 105mm towed artillery | 1968-2018 | M102A1 | 72 | USA | The Malaysian Army used the M102 during Malaysia's second communist insurgency (1968–1988) to bombard insurgent positions on the Malaysia-Thailand border. The guns were transported by helicopter to remote firing positions. All Malaysian M102s have now been decommissioned and are only used for firing salute. | ||
M101 howitzer | 105mm towed artillery | 1943-1988 | M101A1 | 72 | USA | The Malaysian Army used the M101A1 during Malaysia's First communist insurgency (1948–1960) to bombard insurgent positions on the Malaysia-Thailand border. The guns were transported by helicopter to remote firing positions. All Malaysian M101A1s have now been decommissioned and are only used for firing salute. Replaced by M102 And Mod 56 | ||
M116 howitzer | 75mm towed artillery | 1935-1985 | M116 | 72 | USA | The Malaysian Army used M116 in Borneo and Malaysian Peninsular during the WW2, First & Second Malayan Emergency (1968–1989) and Confortation. To Be Replaced by Nexter LG1MS 105mm Howitzer. | ||
Air defence | ||||||||
MIM-23 Hawk | Medium-range SAMs | 1962-2015 | MIM-23A MIM-23C |
48 48 |
USA | In 1960, Malaysia need a new Medium Range SAMs to Against Potential Threat Such as Indoensia and China. In 1961, The US Goverment offer Malaysia to buy Their new MIM-23 to Boost Their Air Defence and signed at the same time. On 1983, Malaysia upgrades all MIM-23A To C Version as Raytheon opens their Factory. | ||
Rapier (missile) | Surface-to-air missile | 1973-2018 | Mk1 Jernas |
48 24 |
United Kingdom | With sales to Malaysia came the additional requirement for a fully mobile version of Rapier to protect the Leopard 1 tanks being supplied on a UK MOD contract. BAC responded by adapting the Rapier system to fit on the M548, a cargo-carrier version of the ubiquitous M113. Also, Malaysia is the first export customer for Jernas in 2000. | ||
Bloodhound (missile) | Long-range SAMs | 1961-2001 | Mk II | 48 | United Kingdom | In 1959, Malaysia need a new Long Range SAMs to Against Potential Threat Such as Indoensia and China. In 1960, The UK Goverment offer Malaysia to buy Their new Bloodhound to Boost Their Air Defence and signed at the same time. Retired in 2001 due to lack of Spare Parts. | ||
M163 VADS | Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun | 1970-2018 | M163A1 | 48 | USA | Replacing M42 Duster. It Was at 1970 That The Goverment will buy 48 M163 For Tactical Air Attack and Defence the Airbase and Urban Command. Will b Delivered by 1971 until 1973 | ||
M42 Duster | Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun | 1954-1994 | M42A1 | 48 | USA | In 1952, Malaysia need a new SPAAG to Against Potential Threat Such as Indoensia and China. In 1953, The US Goverment offer Malaysia to buy Their new MIM-23 to Boost Their Air Defence and signed at the same time. On 1984, Malaysia upgrades all M42A1 To A2 Version as Raytheon opens their Factory. | ||
Bofors 40 mm gun | 40mm anti-aircraft artillery | 1948-2018 | 40 mm L/70 | 48 | Sweden | Used as a Anti-Aircraft Gun During 50s. It was the only Air Defence Artillery Regiments That Malaya used. It was used until 2018 after Maintanance were getting expensive. |
Malaysia Airlines
editFleet
editAircraft | Picture | In Fleet | Orders | Passengers | Notes | ||||||
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S | F | B | E+ | E | Total | ||||||
Airliner Fleet | |||||||||||
Airbus A321XLR | 24 | 48 | — | — | 26 | 10 | 170 | 206 | Ten aircraft in 'Malaysia Negaraku' livery. Replacing All Boeing 737 Family. | ||
Airbus A350-1000XL | 24 | 48 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 24 | 264 | 384 | Twelve aircraft in 'Malaysia Negaraku' livery. 48 Additional A350-1000 On Ordered, Six aircraft in Oneworld livery. | ||
Airbus A220-300 | 24 | 24 | — | — | 12 | 12 | 136 | 160 | Replacing All Boeing 737-800 NG. | ||
Airbus A330-900neo | 12 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 24 | 376 | — | 460 | Deliveries scheduled to begin in 2016. Also, The A330neo can be used for Domestic-International Flight Route. | ||
Boeing 777-10X | — | 48 | 24 | 48 | 48 | 360 | — | 480 | All 777-10X Will be on the New Flight Such as North, South America and South Africa. Replacing Boeing 777-200, Airbus A380-800 And A330-200/300. | ||
Boeing 787-10 | 48 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 312 | — | 408 | Deliveries scheduled to begin in 2014. Replacing Older Airbus and Boeing. Used for Europe, East Asia and Africa Route. | ||
Cargo Fleet | |||||||||||
Airbus A330P2F | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Used by MASkargo. To be Suplemment by Boeing 777F. | ||
Boeing 777-7 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | All 777F Will be on the New Flight Such as North, South America and South Africa. Replacing Boeing 747-400F | ||
Total | 144 | 216 |
Service Branches of Malaysian Armed Forces
edit- 1. Malaysian Army (Formerly Malayan Regiment) (1933-Present)
- 2. Royal Malaysian Air Forces (1948-Present)
- 3. Royal Malaysian Navy (Fomerly Malayan Navy) (1934-Present)
- 4. Royal Malaysian Marine Corps (1955-Present)
- 5. Royal Malaysian Coast Guards (1973-Present)
- 6. Royal Malaysian Air Stractegic Forces (1977-Present)
Base of Operation
editAir Stractegic Forces
editState of National Air Defence Base
edit- Kota Mahamerul
- GAPU Sembawang
- GAPU Tengah
- GAPU Chong Pang
- Kedah
- GAPU Pendang
- GAPU Jitra
- GAPU Kuala Kedah
- Brunei
- GAPU Bagan Seri Bagawan
- Kelantan
- GAPU Machang
- GAPU Pasir Putih
- Terengganu
- GAPU Kuala Berang
- GAPU Tasik Kenyir
- Sarawak
- GAPU Belaga
- GAPU Long Lama
Air Force
editState Of National Air Base
edit- Penang
- TUDM Butterworth, Penang (RMAF Butterworth) (Base of F-22AMSs)
- Perak
- TUDM Ipoh, Perak (RMAF Ipoh) (Air Force School)
- TUDM Seri Iskandar, Perak (RMAF Seri Iskandar) (Base of the F-15XMS/EXMs)
- Pahang
- TUDM Kuantan, Pahang (RMAF Kuantan) (Merged with RMN With P-8 Poseidon)
- TUDM Bukit Ibam, Pahang (RMAF Skuadron 322)
- Kelantan
- TUDM Gong Kedak, Kelantan (RMAF Gong Kedak)
- TUDM Gua Musang, Kelantan (RMAF Gua Musang) (Base of the Su-30MKMs)
- Kedah
- TUDM Alor Setar, Kedah (RMAF Alor Setar) (Air Force Academy)
- TUDM Kuala Nerang, Kedah (RMAF Kuala Nerang) (Base of the F-15XMS/EXMs)
- TUDM Belantik, Kedah (RMAF Belantik) (Munnitions and Spare Parts)
- TUDM Sungai Tiang, Kedah (RMAF Sungai Tiang) (Ground Air Defence Artillery)
- Johor
- TUDM Bukit Lunchu, Johor (RMAF Skn 323) (Control and Reporting Post)
- Sarawak
- TUDM Kuching, Sarawak (RMAF Kuching)
- TUDM Kapit, Sarawak (RMAF Kapit) (Base of F-22 Raptors)
- Sabah
- TUDM Sandakan, Sabah (RMAF Sandakan) (Base of F-16 Vipers)
- Kota Mahamerul
- TUDM Changi Barat, Kota Mahamerul (RMAF West Changi)
- TUDM Changi Timur, Kota Mahamerul (RMAF East Changi)
- TUDM Paya Lebar, Kota Mahamerul (RMAF Paya Lebar)
- Selangor
- TUDM Subang, Selangor (RMAF Subang)
- TUDM Kinrara, Selangor (RMAF Kinrara) (School of Logistic Management; also houses a central hospital facility)
- TUDM Bukit Jugra, Selangor (RMAF Bukit Jugra) (PASKAU headquarters)
- TUDM Bukit Beruntung, Selangor (RMAF Bukit Beruntung)
- Terengganu
- TUDM Kuala Berang, Terengganu (RMAF Kuala Berang)
- Labuan
- TUDM Labuan (RMAF Labuan) (Base of F-35 Lightning IIs)
- Negeri Sembilan
- TUDM Sendayan (RMAF Headquarters)
- Pattani
- TUDM Hat Yai, Songkla (RMAF Hat Yai)
- TUDM Surat Thani, Surat Thani (RMAF Surat Thani)
Overseas detachments Air Base/ Foward Operating Air Base
edit1. State of Thailand
- TUDM Korat, Nakhon Ratchasima (RMAF Korat)
- TUDM Ubon, Ubon Ratchathani (RMAF Ubon)
2. State of Philippines
- TUDM Danilo Atienza, Cavite City (RMAF Danilo Atienza)
- TUDM Benito Ebuen, Mactan (RMAF Benito Ebuen)
Army
editState Of National Army Base
edit- Negeri Sembilan
- TDM Port Dickson (Fort Port Dickson) (Army's Headquaters)
- TDM Kuala Klawang
- TDM Tampin
- Perak
- TDM Hutan Melintang (New Base)
- TDM Gerik (RAD Base)
- TDM Ipoh Timur (RRD,RADR and MPs Bases)
- TDM Pengkalan Hulu
- TDM Taiping (PUTDs/RRDs Base)
- TDM Pasir Salak (New Base)
- Johor
- TDM Segamat (New Base)
- TDM Paloh (New Base)
- TDM Mersing (GGKs Headquaters)
- TDM Kluang (PUTDs Headquaters)
- TDM Pagoh
- Terengganu
- TDM Kuala Nerus (New Base)
- TDM Besut (RAMD New Base)
- TDM Kuala Berang (New Base)
- TDM Tasik Kenyir (New Base)
- Pahang
- TDM Mentakab (BSSTDs Headquaters)
- TDM Termeloh (New Base)
- TDM Cameron Highlands
- TDM Jerantut (New Base)
- Melaka
- TDM Terendak (10th Parachute Brigades Headquaters)
- Kedah
- TDM Kuala Nerang (New Base and Merged With RMAF)
- TDM Sik (PUTDs Base)
- TDM Pendang
- TDM Jitra (New Base)
- TDM Kuala Kedah (New Base)
- Perlis
- TDM Bukit Keteri (Rejimen Sempadan Heaquaters)
- Sabah
- TDM Sandakan (New Base)
- TDM Kota Kinabalu
- TDM Tawau
- TDM Lahad Dato
- Selangor
- TDM Kuala Lumpur
- TDM Sepang
- TDM Kuala Langat
- TDM Hulu Selangor
- Kota Mahamerul
- TDM Jurong
- TDM Sembawang
- TDM Kranji
- TDM Mandai
- Brunei
- TDM Berakas
- TDM Tutong
- TDM Penanjong (Support Battalion)
Overseas detachments Army Base/ Foward Operating Army Base
edit1. State of Philippines
- Camp Maharaja Lela, Tarlac City
- Camp Mat Kilau, Malagutay, Zamboanga City
- Camp Darul Ehsan, Upi, Gamu, Isabela
- Camp Rentap, Calauag, Quezon
Navy
editState Of National Naval Bases
edit- Peninsular Malaysia
- TLDM Lumut, Perak
- TLDM Tanjung Gelang, Pahang (HQ Naval Region I)
- TLDM Mersing, Johor (Aircraft Carrier Base)
- TLDM Kuantan, Pahang (Merged with RMAF With P-8 Poseidon)
- TLDM Tanjung Gerak, Langkawi, Kedah (HQ Naval Region III)
- TLDM Tanjung Pengelih, Johor (Recruit Training Centre (PULAREK)) (KD Sultan Ismail)
- TLDM Marang, Terengganu (Aircraft Carrier base)
- TLDM Kuala Krai, Kelantan (Air Base/Repairing Aircraft)
- TLDM Bagan Datuk, Perak (Under construction)
- TLDM Pedu-Kuala Nerang, Kedah (Aircraft Station, Merged with TUDM)
- TLDM Tuas, Kota Mahamerul
- TLDM Changi, Kota Mahamerul
- TLDM Songkhla, Pattani (Aircraft Station)
- TLDM Phuket, Pattani
- TLDM Samui, Surat Thani (Destroyer base)
- TLDM Ko Samui, Nakhon Si Thammarat (Aircraft Carrier Base)
- East Malaysia
- TLDM Labuan, Federal Territory
- TLDM Sepanggar, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (Submarine base)
- TLDM Sandakan, Sabah
- TLDM Semporna, Sabah (Joint Venture with Coast Guards)
- TLDM Tawau, Sabah
- TLDM Kudat, Sabah (construction confirmed)
- TLDM Miri, Sarawak (Under construction)
- TLDM Kuching, Sarawak
- TLDM Bintulu, Sarawak (construction confirmed)
- TLDM Muara, Brunei
- (North-East Malaysia)
- TLDM Tawi-Tawi, Sulu (Aircraft Station/Carrier Base)
- TLDM Kota Yan Alano, Cavite (Under Renovaion/Aircraft Carrier Base)
- TLDM San Vicente, Cagayan (Destroyer Base)
- TLDM San Fernnando, Zambales
- Kalimatan
- TLDM
- TLDM
- TLDM
- TLDM
- Offshore bases
- 1983 Station Lima (Swallow Reef)
- 1986 Station Uniform (Ardasier Reef)
- 1986 Station Mike (Mariveles Reef)
- 1999 Station Sierra (Erica Reef)
- 1999 Station Papa (Investigator Shoal)