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Inactive Equipment[edit]

Former Aircraft (Navy & Marine Corps) In 1954-Present[edit]

Aircraft Photo Origin Type Versions Number Years Active Notes
Air Superiority Fighter
North American FJ-2/-3/-4 Fury United States of America 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 United States of America
Malaysia 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 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 United States of America
Malaysia 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 United States of America
Malaysia 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 United States of America
Malaysia 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 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 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 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

United States of America 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Air Superiority Fighter
Northrop P-61 Black Widow United States of America 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 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 France
Malaysia 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 United States of America
Malaysia 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 United States of America
Malaysia 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Italy
United Kingdom 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 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 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 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 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[edit]

Model Image Type Years Active Origin Quantity Details
Aircraft Carrier
Enterprise class Nuclear-powered CATOBAR Aircraft carrier 1965-2015 United States of America United States of America 6 Inactive by 2015 amd to be replaced Agong-Class by 2027

Armament:

  • 3 × NATO Sea Sparrow launchers
  • 3 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS mounts
  • 2 RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile launchers
Forrestal-class aircraft carrier Nuclear-powered CATOBAR Aircraft carrier 1957-2017 United States of America United States of America 4

Armament:

  • 3 × NATO Sea Sparrow launchers
  • 3 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS mounts
  • 2 RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile launchers
Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship Landing Helicopter Assault 1974-2018 United States of America United States of America 4

Armament:

  • Mark 49 RAM missile system
  • 2 × Vulcan Phalanx
  • 6 × M242 Bushmaster 25mm Gun
  • 8 × 12.7 mm machine guns
Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship Landing Helicopter Assault 1964-1994 United States of America United States of America 4

Armament:

  • Mark 49 RAM missile system
  • 2 × Vulcan Phalanx
  • 6 × M242 Bushmaster 25mm Gun
  • 8 × 12.7 mm machine guns
Wasp-class-class amphibious assault ship Landing Helicopter Assault 1996-2026 United States of America United States of America 2

Armament:

  • Mark 49 RAM missile system
  • 2 × Vulcan Phalanx
  • 6 × M242 Bushmaster 25mm Gun
  • 8 × 12.7 mm machine guns
Ballistic Missile Nuclear Submarine
Ohio-class submarine Multirole Ballistic missile submarine 1982-2032 (Active SSBN) United States of America 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

Armament:

  • 24 × Trident I C4 SLBM
  • 37/4× 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
Benjamin Franklin-class submarine Multirole Ballistic missile submarine 1966-2016 United States of America United States of America 4

Armament:

  • 24 × Trident I C4 SLBM
  • 37/4× 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
Nuclear Attack Submarine
Trafalgar-class submarine Nuclear-powered fleet submarines 1984-2024 United Kingdom United Kingdom 8

Armament:

  • 5 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes with stowage for up to 30 weapons:
    • Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles
    • Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes
Valiant-class submarine Nuclear attack submarine 1967-2007 United Kingdom United Kingdom 8 First Submarine Operator In South East Asia

Armament:

  • 37/4× 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
    • Mk 48 torpedo
    • Tomahawk land attack missile
    • Harpoon anti–ship missile
    • Mk 67 mobile, or Mk 60 Captor mines (FLTII and 688i FLTIII have a 12-tube VLS)
Los Angeles-class submarine Nuclear attack submarine 1977-2017 (In service) 2013-2027 (Traning Submarine) United States of America 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.

Armament:

  • 37/4× 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
    • Mk 48 torpedo
    • Tomahawk land attack missile
    • Harpoon anti–ship missile
    • Mk 67 mobile, or Mk 60 Captor mines (FLTII and 688i FLTIII have a 12-tube VLS)
Sturgeon-class submarine Nuclear attack submarine 1969-2009 United States of America United States of America 8 In 1996, 4 of turgeon-class were move to Traning Submarine.

Armament:

  • 37/4× 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
    • Mk 48 torpedo
    • Tomahawk land attack missile
    • Harpoon anti–ship missile
    • Mk 67 mobile, or Mk 60 Captor mines (FLTII and 688i FLTIII have a 12-tube VLS)
Guided missile destroyer
Hatsuyuki-class destroyer Guided missile destroyer 1980-2010 Japan Japan 6

Armament:

  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × Harpoon SSM quad canisters
  • 1 × Sea Sparrow SAM octuple launcher
  • 1 × ASROC octuple launcher
  • 2 × triple 324 mm torpedo tubes
Spruance-class destroyer Guided missile destroyer 1976-2006 United States of America United States of America 6

Armament:

  • 2 × 5-inch (127mm) 54 calibre Mark 45 dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15 guns
  • 1 × 8 cell ASROC launcher
  • 1 × 8 cell NATO Sea Sparrow Mark 29 missile launcher
  • 2× quadruple Harpoon missile canisters
  • 2 × Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes 12.75 in (324 mm) torpedo tubes (Mark 46 torpedo)
  • 2 × quadruple ABL Mark 43 Tomahawk missile launchers (some ships of the class)
  • 1 × 21 cell Rolling Airframe Missile launcher in some ships.
  • 1 x 61-cell Mark 41 VLS launcher for Tomahawk/ASROC missiles was fitted to 24 ships in place of the 8-cell ASROC launcher.
County-class destroyer Guided missile destroyer 1964-1984 United Kingdom United Kingdom 6

Armament:

  • 2× Fore-mounted twin-gunned turret with QF 4.5 inch Mk 6 naval gun
  • 2× mountings for Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 1× Aft-mounted Seaslug GWS.1 or GWS.2 SAM (24 missiles)
  • 2× mountings (port & starboard) for Seacat GWS-22 SAM
  • 2× triple-tube launchers for shipborne torpedoes
Farragut-class destroyer Guided missile destroyer 1962-1992 United States of America United States of America 8

Armament:

  • 1 × dual-arm Mark 10 launcher RIM-2 Terrier SAM
  • 1 × 5"/54 caliber Mark 42 gun (127 mm) dual-purpose gun
  • 1 × 8-cell ASROC launcher
  • 12.75-inch (324 mm) Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes
Frigates & Cruiser
Lekiu-class frigate Frigate 1994-2024 United Kingdom United Kingdom 6 Armament :
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2 × MSI DS30M 30mm cannon
  • 16 × VLS for Sea Wolf SAM
  • 4 × RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile SAM
  • 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 2 SSM
  • 2 × triple Eurotorp B515 with A244-S ASW torpedoes
Type 21 frigate Frigate 1975-2005 United Kingdom United Kingdom 8

Armament:

  • 1 × 4.5 in (114 mm) Vickers Mark 8 gun
  • 4 × 20 mm Oerlikon guns
  • 1 × 4-rail launcher for GWS-24 Sea Cat missile
  • 2 × 8-barrelled Knebworth Corvus countermeasures launchers
KD Rahmat-class frigate Frigate 1971-2001 United Kingdom United Kingdom 6 Armament :
  • 1 × 4 Sea Cat Surface-to-air missile (later replaced with 40 mm AA guns)
  • 1 × 4.5 inch Mark 8 naval gun
  • 2 × 40 mm Bofors AA guns
  • 1 Limbo anti submarine mortar
KD Hang Tuah (F433) Frigate 1963-1971 United Kingdom United Kingdom
Malaysia Malaysia
8

Armament:

  • 1 × QF 4 inch Mk V naval gun on 1 single mounting British ordnance terms HA Mk.III**
  • 4 × QF 2-pounder naval gun Mk.VII on 1 quad mount Mk.VII
  • 4 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon A/A on 2 twin mounts Mk.V (or 2 × 40 mm Bofors A/A on 2 single mounts Mk.III)
  • Up to 8 × 20 mm Oerlikon A/A on single mounts Mk.III
  • 2 × Squid triple barreled A/S mortars
  • 1 rail and 2 throwers for depth charges
Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate Guided missile frigate 1978-2008 United States of America United States of America
Malaysia Malaysia
8

Armament:

  • One single-arm Mk 13 Missile Launcher with a 40-missile magazine that contains RIM-66 Standard anti-aircraft guided missiles and Harpoon anti-ship missiles. Removed from the U.S. Navy ships starting in 2003, due to the retirement of the SM-1 missile from U.S. service
  • Mk 38 Mod 2 Naval Gun Systems installed on platforms over the removed MK 13 launchers
  • Two triple Mark 32 Anti-submarine warfare torpedo tubes with Mark 46 torpedo or Mark 50 anti-submarine warfare torpedoes
  • One OTO Melara 76 mm/62 caliber naval gun
  • One 20 mm Phalanx CIWS rapid-fire cannon
Bainbridge-class cruiser Nuclear guided missile cruiser 1964-2004 United States of America United States of America 8 Armament :
  • 2 × Mark 10 Terrier SAM
  • 1 × ASROC ASW system
  • 4 × 3 in(76 mm)guns (replaced by Harpoon missiles during 1980s)
  • 6 × 12.75 in(324 mm)ASW TT
  • 2 x Phalanx CIWS
John C. Butler-class destroyer escort Frigate 1948-1968 United States of America United States of America
Malaysia Malaysia
8

Armament:

  • 2 × 5 in (127 mm)/38 caliber dual purpose guns
  • 4 × twin 40 mm anti-aircraft guns ; later, 10 × 40 mm guns (1×4, 3×2)
  • 10 × 20 mm anti-aircraft cannons
  • 8 × K-gun depth charge projectors
  • 2 × Depth charge racks
  • 1 × Hedgehog ASW mortar
Bronstein-class frigate Frigate 1965-2005 United States of America United States of America 8 Armament :
  • MK-16 octuple ASROC launcher without reload capability
  • 6 torpedo tubes (2, MK 32 triple torpedo mounts)
  • 1 twin 3 in (76 mm)/50 caliber MK 33 guns operated by an MK 56 radar director and MK 114 Mod 7 ASW fire-control system using MK 1 target designation system.
  • 1 3 in (76 mm) gun was replaced by the AN/SQS-15 TASS towed array sonar on McCloy

Ground Vehicles[edit]

Model Image Origin Type Years Active Version Number Notes
WW2 Tanks
M3 Stuart United States of America 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Israel
Malaysia 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 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 South Korea
Malaysia 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Soviet Union
Malaysia 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 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 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 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[edit]

Model Image Origin Service Variets Type Caliber Notes
Pistols And Revolvers
M1911 United States of America 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 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 Germany 1972-2012 P9S Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Standard issue Armed Forces Pistol in 1972 to 2016.
SIG Sauer P226 Germany 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

Italy Italy
South Africa 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 United Kingdom 1933-1968 Mk IV Service revolver .455 Webley Mk II Standard Issue Army Issue during 1940s until 1968.
Browning Hi-Power Belgium 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 United States of America 1933-1968 Model 1899 Service revolver .357 Magnum Standard Issue Army Issue during WW2 and Malayan Emergency.
Nambu pistol Japan 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Finland 2002-2022 TRG-22 Sniper rifle .260_Remington The TRG-22 sniper rifle is used by the Grup Gerak Khas
FR F1 France France 1966-2016 FR F1 Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Standard Issue to Malaysian Airborne Tropps and PASKAL.
DSR-Precision DSR-1 Germany 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 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 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 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 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

Japan 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 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 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 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 United Kingdom
Belgium 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 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 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 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 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


United States of America United States of America
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Germany 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 United Kingdom 1977-1997 Blowpipe Manportable surface-to-air missile 70mm -

Heavy Weapons[edit]

Vehicle Image Type Years Origin Variats Quantity Notes
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 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 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 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 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 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[edit]

Fleet[edit]

Aircraft Picture In Fleet Orders Passengers Notes
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[edit]

Air Stractegic Forces[edit]

State 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[edit]

State 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[edit]

1. 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[edit]

State 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[edit]

1. 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[edit]

State 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)