Aircraft Photo of M46-01 | Sikorsky S-70A-34 | Malaysia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #330170
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:M46-01
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-70A-34
C/n (msn):702369
Operator Titles:Malaysia - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Pulau Langkawi - InternationalMap
Country:Malaysia
Airport Codes:ICAO: WMKL   IATA: LGK   Local: -   Other: -
Event:LIMA - Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2005
 
Photo Date:10 December 2005
Photo by:Adrian Romang
Photo ID: 330170
Photo Comment

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (Tentara Udara Diraja Malaysia - TUDM) operates two VIP S-70's since 1997. The 2nd is M46-02 (c/n 702374) and even though staffed by RMAF personnel, both helicopters are under the direct control of - and take orders from - the Prime Minister's Office. There were plans in 2015 that both helis would be transferred back to the RMAF and join four ex Brunei DF S-70's which were about to be handed over to Malaysia, but the deal with Brunei fell through. Note the external fuel tanks.

This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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