Kris Sakti Explained

Unit Name:Kris Sakti
Royal Malaysian Air Force
Dates: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 Trainer:4 Extra 300L aircraft

The Kris Sakti (English: Magic Dagger) is the aerobatic display team of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). It made its debut in 2011 at the biennial Langkawi International Maritime and Air Show (LIMA).[1]

History

Prior to the founding of the team, the Royal Malaysian Air Force had another aerobatic team, "Smokey Bandits" that performed aerobatic performances during air shows such as LIMA with the RMAF's Mikoyan MiG-29 air superiority fighters.[2]

Aircraft

During its debut on LIMA 2011, they operated four German Extra 300L aerobatic monoplane aircraft.

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aerobatic Teams - Kris Sakti.
  2. Web site: Aerobatic Teams - Smokey Bandits.