RMAF Kuantan (Malay: TUDM Kuantan) is an airbase of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (Malay: Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia). It is located in Kuantan, Pahang in Peninsular Malaysia. It shares the runway and other facilities with Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport.[2]
History
RMAF Kuantan was established on 24 June 1968. Its early squadrons consisted of No. 3 Squadron and No. 9 Squadron that flew Canadair CL-41G Tebuan jet trainers. In 1985 the CL-41G Tebuans were replaced by Douglas A-4 Skyhawks and BAE Systems Hawks. In 1995, the RMAF received Russian-made Mikoyan MiG-29s, which are based at Kuantan and operated by No. 17 Squadron and No. 19 Squadron.[3] Other than being a base for fixed-wing aircraft, RMAF Kuantan is also a base for helicopters such as the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King and Eurocopter EC725.[4] The ATSC MiG Technical Centre, which is the company responsible for providing maintenance for the Mikoyan MiG-29s, is also located on the base.[5]
Squadrons assigned
Main Squadron
| Division | Squadrons | Aircraft assigned | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Division | No. 17 Squadron | Mikoyan MiG-29 | In reserve |
| 1st Division | No. 19 Squadron | Mikoyan MiG-29 | In reserve |
| 1st Division | No. 10 Squadron | Eurocopter EC725 |
Training Squadron
| Division | Squadrons | Aircraft assigned | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Division | 3 FTC | Aermacchi MB-339 |
See also
References
- ^ WMKD – KUANTAN Archived 2013-12-27 at the Wayback Machine at Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia
- ^ Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport, Kuantan official page at Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad
- ^ "Authorized Maintenance Centre for MiG 29".
- ^ "Portal Rasmi Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia TUDM - Kuantan". www.airforce.mil.my.
- ^ "Authorized Maintenance Centre for MiG 29".
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