Malaysian Air Force Overview - Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia
Aircraft Order of Battle


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Kuching, S-61A-4 Kuala Lumpur - Sungai Besi, S-61A-4, AS61-N1, S70A-34 Kuala Lumpur - Subang - CRJ100, F-28, Falcon900, BD700, C-130, Ce402, Cn235 RMAF Alor Setar-Sultan Abdul Haji Halim - PC-7, MD-3, Sa316B, S61A Kuantan-Sultan Ahmed Shah, Hawk, MiG-29, PC-7 Butterwoth S-61, F-5, F/A-18, Hawk, MB339 Lumut, Wasp Labuan, S-61, Hawk, C-130 Keluang, SA316


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On this page you can find the aircraft order of battle of the Malaysian Air Force, locally known as Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia. Our thanks to Goh Kar Teong, Bob Wilkinson and Jeroen Jonkers for providing the squadron badges. Also we present links to Microsoft's Expediamaps service: with each airbase you can find a link to a map of the airbases' neighbourhood.

Of course, updates are always welcome. If you have corrections or additions please send them to us !



The sole B737-7H6 entered service with 2 Skn in the summer of 2003, and is often seen outside Malaysia. Here it is seen on a visit to Rotterdam Airport.

Photo: Marco Pennings


Air bases

RMAF Alor Setar-Sultan Abdul Haji Halim (WMKA)
Rwy 22/04
Position 6° 11'N 100° 24'E
Elev: 15 ft

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Based Squadron Aircraft Squadron Badge
Pulatibang 1
(1 Flying Training Center)
PC-7 Flight		 PC-7
Pulatibang 2
(2 Flying Training Center)		 Alouette 3
Pulatibang 3
(3 Flying Training Center)		 PC-7 Mk2
Flying Instructors School PC-7
MD3-160
AIROD overhaul facility



F/A-18D M45-02 is one of eight aircraft in service with 18 Skn at Butterworth since 1997. There is a good chance that these aircraft will be augmented or even replaced with more modern F-18's in the near future, funds permitting.

Photo: TTT


RMAF Gong Kedak (WMGK)
Rwy 08/26
Position 05º 47' 58.56" N 102º 29' 03.19" E
Elev: 20 ft

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Based Squadron Aircraft Squadron Badge
11 Skn "Golden Cobra", and 17 Skn "Bat" which was disbanded at Sultan Ahmed Shah flying the MiG-29N & MiG-29NUB are thought to re-activate at Gong Kedak when the first Su-30MKMs are delivered.



In service since 1982, seven out of thirteen MB339AM's remain in service with 15 Skn but do not seem to be operational at the moment.

Photo: Keith Dawson


RMAF Butterworth (WMKB)
Rwy 36/18
Position 5° 27'N 100° 23'E
Elev: 11 ft

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Based Squadron Aircraft Squadron Badge
3 Skn Hero S-61A-4
12 Skn Lightning F-5E
F-5F
RF-5E
15 Skn Panther
(part of Pulatibang 3)		 Hawk Mk108
Hawk Mk208
MB339AM
18 Skn Lipan F/A-18D



Two MiG-29NUB's and sixteen MiG-29N's entered service from March 1995 with 17 Skn and 19 Skn at Kuantan. 17 Skn has since been disbanded and is to receive the Su-30MKM at Gong Kedak from 2006.

Photo: TK


RMAF Kuantan-Sultan Ahmed Shah (WMKD)
Rwy 36/18
Position 03°14'N 103° 12'
Elev: 58 ft

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Based Squadron Aircraft Squadron Badge
6 Skn Cakra Hawk Mk108
Hawk Mk208
19 Skn Cobra MiG-29N
MiG-29NUB



The Hawk remains the most numerous fighter in service, with ten Mk108's and eighteen Mk208's received from January 1994 and serving with 6 Skn, 9 Skn and 15 Skn. 9 Skn at Labuan has since been disbanded.

Photo: TK


RMAF Kuala Lumpur-Subang (WMSA)
Rwy 33/15
Position 3° 7'N 101° 32' E
Elev: 89 ft

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Based Squadron Aircraft Squadron Badge
2 Skn Parakeet F28-1000
Falcon 900
BD700
Ce402B
B737-7H6
plus Royal Fleet
16 Skn Canary Beech 200T
20 Skn Cloud C-130H
C-130H-30
C-130T
21 Skn CN235-220M
CN235-220M VIP
AIROD Main overhaul facility


Click here for the Bomba Overview at Kuala Lumpur-Subang



Indonesian company PT Dirgantara Indonesia delivered six CN235-220M's to 21 Skn from August 1999. Two VIP models are also on order.

Photo: TK


RMAF Kuala Lumpur-Sungai Besi (WMKF)
Rwy 04/22
03º 06' 42" N 101º 42' 15" E
Elev: 111 ft

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Based Squadron Aircraft Squadron Badge
10 Skn Elephant Tusk S61A-4
AS61N-1
S70A-34
A109C (stored)
20 Skn det. Sungai Besi Ce402B
Pulatibang 1
(1 Flying Training Center)
MD3-160 flight		 MD3-160


Click here for the Police Air Wing Overview at Kuala Lumpur-Sungai Besi



The S-61A-4 Nuri entered service in 1968 and almost 30 remain in service today. However, two fatal crashes in 2004 have fueled public outcry to replace these veteran helicopters.

Photo: TK


RMAF Kuching (WBGG)
Rwy 25/07
Position 1° 29'N 110° 20'E
Elev: 89 ft

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Based Squadron Aircraft Squadron Badge
7 Skn Rhino S-61A-4
21 Skn det. Kuching CN235-220M



Fifteen C-130's entered service from March 1976 in three models, C-130H, C-130H-30 and C-130H-MP. Two MP models were converted to C-130T tankers. They are divided between 14 Skn at Labuan and 20 Skn at KL-Subang.

Photo: TK


RMAF Labuan (WBKL)
Rwy 32/14
Position 5° 18'N 115° 14'E
Elev: 101 ft

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Based Squadron Aircraft Squadron Badge
5 Skn Tiger S61A-4
14 Skn Peaceful C-130H



Only four Beech 200T models were received from 1994. They serve with 16 Skn at KL-Subang.

Photo: TK




Tentera Darat Malaysia (TDM)
Malaysian Army

The Malaysian Army Air Unit (Pasukan Udara Tentera Darat) consists of 881 Skn. The Unit Director is a Lt. Kolonel (TUDM) (seconded) and reporting directly to Chief of Army. Currently, only one Helicopter Squadron is in operation for transport & logistics.




Keluang (WMAP)
Rwy 05/23
Position 2° 2' 26.7N 103° 18' 25E
Elev: 150 ft

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Based Squadron Aircraft Squadron Badge
881 Skn Alouette 3
A109 LOH (11 o/o)




Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM)
Malaysian Navy
Lumut (WMLH)
Rwy ??
Position N?? ??
Elev: ? ft

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Based Squadron Aircraft Squadron Badge
499 Skn Wasp AS355 (on lease)
501 Skn Lynx Super Lynx Mk300
502 Skn Fennec AS555SN






Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM)
Malaysian Police
RMAF Kuala Lumpur-Sungai Besi (WMKS)
Rwy ??
Position N?? ??
Elev: ? ft

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Based Squadron Aircraft Squadron Badge
Police Air Wing AS355N
Ce206
Ce208
PC-6/B2-H4
Mi-171Sh




Udara Bomba dan Penyelamat
Fire and Rescue Department




RMAF Kuala Lumpur-Subang (WMSA)
Rwy 33/15
Position 3° 7'N 101° 32' E
Elev: 89 ft

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Based Squadron Aircraft Squadron Badge
Bomba Mil-17-1V
A109E


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