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MYAsiaGMR Power Index: 26.20$4.8B Budget
MalaysiaAir Fleet & Combat Aviation Inventory
Comprehensive air inventory metrics covering tactical fighters, strategic bombers, airlift, rotary wing, and unmanned combat platforms for Malaysia.
Total Aircraft Fleet
224
All active fixed & rotary wing aircraft
Combat Aircraft
38
Fighters, bombers & ground attack
Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
89
Attack, transport & utility gunships
Transport & Support
85
Strategic airlift & advanced trainers
Air Fleet Force Mix & Composition
224 Active AirframesCombat: 17% (38)Rotary: 40% (89)Transport: 13% (30)Trainers: 25% (55)
Itemized Airframe Fleet Register
Verified model-level tactical aviation inventory, operational roles, and aerospace contractors for Malaysia.
| Model / Designation | Role / Variant | Manufacturer / Prime Contractor | Generation / Tech Badge | Active Inventory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Su-30 FlankerVar: Su-30MKM | Multirole Strike Fighter | Sukhoi | Gen4+ | 18 | Active |
 F/A-18D HornetVar: Hornet | Multirole Fighter | Boeing | Gen4 | 8 | Active |
 FA-50 Golden EagleVar: Block 20 | Light Combat Aircraft | KAI | Gen4 | 18 | Active |
Fighter & Interceptor Squadrons
45 Airframes| Capability Class | Role & Operational Scope | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Air Superiority Fighters | BVR engagement, dogfight dominance & airspace control | 18 |
| Multi-Role Combat Aircraft | Strike, maritime interdiction & close air support | 27 |
| Dedicated Interceptors | High-speed border & sovereign airspace defense | 0 |
| Dedicated Ground Attack | Low-altitude anti-armor & close air support | 12 |
Strategic & Tactical Bombers
0 Airframes| Aircraft Class | Strategic Role | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Heavy Bombers | Long-range standoff cruise missile & nuclear deterrence | 0 |
| Tactical Strike Bombers | Theater interdiction & precision strike penetration | 0 |
Rotary Wing Fleet (Helicopters)
89 Rotary| Helicopter Type | Primary Mission | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Attack Gunships | Rotary anti-armor, escort & armed reconnaissance | 6 |
| Heavy & Medium Transport | Air assault, rapid troop transit & tactical insertion | 65 |
| Utility & Search-and-Rescue | Aeromedical evac, SAR, logistics & liaison | 18 |
Airlift, Logistics & Flight Training
85 Aircraft| Platform Category | Logistics Function | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Heavy Airlift | Intercontinental military deployment & outsized cargo | 4 |
| Tactical Transport & Tankers | Theater airlift, aerial refueling tankers & paratroop drop | 26 |
| Advanced Flight Trainers | Lead-in supersonic fighter training & combat conversion | 55 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs)
3,720 Platforms| Drone Class | Autonomous Capability | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Combat UCAVs & Strike Drones | MALE/HALE armed precision strike & loitering attack | 20 |
| Reconnaissance & ISR UAVs | High-altitude surveillance, EW & battle management | 180 |
| Loitering & FPV Munitions | Tactical swarm & suicide precision interdiction | 3,500 |
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