Kris Sakti
Kris Sakti Royal Malaysian Air Force | |
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Active | 2011 (debut on Langkawi International Maritime and Air Show 2011) |
Country | Malaysia |
Branch | Royal Malaysian Air Force |
Type | Aerobatic display team |
Size | Four pilots |
Aircraft flown | |
Trainer | 4 Extra 300L aircraft |
The Kris Sakti (English: Magic Dagger) is the aerobatic display team of the Royal Malaysian Air Force.It makes its debut on 2011 Langkawi International Maritime and Air Show on December 2011.
History
Prior to the founding of the team, the Royal Malaysian Air Force relies on their Fighter Jets (MiG-29, F/A-18D & Su-30 Flanker) and Pilatus PC-7 of "Taming Sari" team for acrobatic acts. On November 19, The Ministry of Defense has announced the creation of an acrobatic team, and the team will be a joint initiative between the private sector and the government.
Aircraft
During its debut on LIMA 2011, they operated four Extra 300L aircraft.