RobSmith 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2009 Hello all, I keep hearing some strange sounding callsigns on HF 8942 khz where flights are working Manila and Singapore. I have a feeling they belong to the Royal Malaysian Air Force but they're very difficult to make out. Is anyone here familiar with the callsigns they use and can advise please? Noted on an almost daily basis is what sounds like 'Mega 101' (noted last 3 days, seems to go out late morning and returns mid-afternoon). Noted 2 April in the morning was what sounded like 'Katara 029' and noted this morning (4 April) and afternoon was what sounded like 'Amman 02' along with 'Katara 442'. Flight levels seem to range between F230 and F260 so I'm thinking they're probably C130s but I'm only guessing here. Would really appreciate some help with these and ideally some reg tie-ups to the flights if anyone knows a source!! I've seen mention of 'Putra' flights too - any info on those as well. Thanks for any help. Rgds, Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) 1. CEKAL (CN-235) - RMAF Kuching 2.PUTRA (BBJ/BD700/DA90/F28) - RMAF Subang 3.TANGKAS (S61A4) - RMAF Butterworth 4. MEGA (C130H/C402B) - RMAF Subang 5. BADAK (S61A4) - RMAF Kuching 6. GADING (S61A4/A109/S70) - RMAF Kuala Lumpur 7. KRISS (F5E/RF5E) - RMAF Butterworth 8. AMAN (C130H) - RMAF Labuan 9. PANJI (Hawk108/208/) - RMAF Butterworth 10. TEDUNG (Mig29N) - RMAF Kuantan 11. TARING (F/A18D) - RMAF Butterworth 12. MEGA (C130H) - RMAF Subang 13. CEKAL (CN235) - RMAF Kuching 14. MAKTAB (PC-7) - RMAF Alor Setar 15. LATIH (Allouette III) - RMAF Alor Setar 16. RIMAU (MB339A) - RMAF Butterworth Not sure about KATARA, but there is KENCANA which i think its the RMAF B200T from 16 Skn, Subang. Edited April 4, 2009 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 What about Hawks in RMAF Kuantan ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Gavin, i think the Hawks in Kuantan are using CAKRA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Bisa Jengking... heard these 2 callsign...Su-30MKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 Gavin, i think the Hawks in Kuantan are using CAKRA Yeap ... Thats right ! Cakra Mada ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobSmith 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 Hi all, Thanks for your replies, Mir especially. That helps a lot. I notice that 'Angkasa' is not mentioned - is that a kind of generic callsign for them? I hear some call as 'Malaysian Air Force xxx' and others call as 'Angkasa xxx' - is there some difference between them or.. ? Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwek 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 "Angkasa"XXX is the radio telephony prefix used by Royal Malaysian Airforce aircraft for flights passing international boundaries. This information is indicated in the flight plan.....e.g. OPR/RMAF RTF/Angkasa The other callsigns (normally allocated to specific air squadrons) are for "internal" use. Your guess is right: MEGA is a C-130. The operating altitude of between FL 230 - 260 confirms this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptRazeef 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2009 "Angkasa"XXX is the radio telephony prefix used by Royal Malaysian Airforce aircraft for flights passing international boundaries. This information is indicated in the flight plan.....e.g. OPR/RMAF RTF/Angkasa The other callsigns (normally allocated to specific air squadrons) are for "internal" use. Your guess is right: MEGA is a C-130. The operating altitude of between FL 230 - 260 confirms this. we also have DIRAJA PUTRA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil M. 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2009 shhhh rahsia kerajaan malaysia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick R. 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 sorry to dig up.. heard 11K & 11P(one-one kilo/papa)...know who? went to apt but saw nothing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asari 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) "Angkasa"XXX is the radio telephony prefix used by Royal Malaysian Airforce aircraft for flights passing international boundaries. This information is indicated in the flight plan.....e.g. OPR/RMAF RTF/Angkasa The other callsigns (normally allocated to specific air squadrons) are for "internal" use. Your guess is right: MEGA is a C-130. The operating altitude of between FL 230 - 260 confirms this. beg to differs..ANGKASA xxx is for "Operational Tasking/ Mission" assigned to any transport aircrft, be it helicopter / fixed wng. They'll use ANGKASA for RT within M'sia but normally if crossing intrnational boundaries, RMF...romeo mike foxtrot . For VVIP/VIP it'll become DIRAJA XX / PERDANA xx or so on depends who is onboard. For the MEGA, AMAN, GADING, RIMAU, SINTAR, BADAK, CEKAL,PUTRA and whatsoever...it is solely to differentiate that it is a "TRAINING FLIGHT" callsign assigned to each squadron for pilots to carry out their Monthly Continuity Training, Base CX, Route Training etc.... sort like a 'Non Revenue' flight if referring to civil world. .....nothing secret, we're sharing the same sky Edited May 14, 2009 by Asari Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azrin A 2 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 sorry to dig up.. heard 11K & 11P(one-one kilo/papa)...know who? went to apt but saw nothing... 11K & 11P callsign by Police helicopter, no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick R. 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 beg to differs..ANGKASA xxx is for "Operational Tasking/ Mission" assigned to any transport aircrft, be it helicopter / fixed wng. They'll use ANGKASA for RT within M'sia but normally if crossing intrnational boundaries, RMF...romeo mike foxtrot . For VVIP/VIP it'll become DIRAJA XX / PERDANA xx or so on depends who is onboard. For the MEGA, AMAN, GADING, RIMAU, SINTAR, BADAK, CEKAL,PUTRA and whatsoever...it is solely to differentiate that it is a "TRAINING FLIGHT" callsign assigned to each squadron for pilots to carry out their Monthly Continuity Training, Base CX, Route Training etc.... sort like a 'Non Revenue' flight if referring to civil world. .....nothing secret, we're sharing the same sky Ooo..no wonder sometimes the CN235 here use KENCANA,CEKAL and ANGKASA..heard 1 t/off using angkasa & the one just behind using cekal 11K & 11P callsign by Police helicopter, no? i think police too,but maybe fixed wing? heard atc calling their heli(?) POLICE CHOPPER 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2009 i think police too,but maybe fixed wing? heard atc calling their heli(?) POLICE CHOPPER 5 That's correct, the heli's callsign is Police Chopper. Fixed wing is usually Police Wing 1 etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asari 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2009 Ooo..no wonder sometimes the CN235 here use KENCANA,CEKAL and ANGKASA..heard 1 t/off using angkasa & the one just behind using cekal yes..but KENCANA is OPS callsign for B200T maritime patrol a/c. Their Training c/s is SINTAR.. we also have DIRAJA PUTRA DIRAJA 01 whenever King onboard..02 for Queen PERDANA 01 for PM & 02 for DPM. whenever the sultan onboard will using the state's name...e.g JOHOR 01, PAHANG 01 etc PUTRA is the only TRAINING c/s assigned to no 2 squadron fleet...nothing to do with King's Prince. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick R. 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2009 yes..but KENCANA is OPS callsign for B200T maritime patrol a/c. Their Training c/s is SINTAR.. hmm..squadron change callsign ka? im sure i heard (and saw) cn235 use kencana in kch hehe TQ for the clarification all.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asari 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) hmm..squadron change callsign ka? im sure i heard (and saw) cn235 use kencana in kch hehe TQ for the clarification all.. in that case...must be CN doing Maritime Patrol mission due to shortage of 16 sqn's Beechcraft Edited May 17, 2009 by Asari Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) Few more to the list : 1. Romeo Mike Foxtrot 435 - Deputy Prime Minister on board Global Express 2. Angkasa 421 - RMAF BBJ 3. M 1 - YDP. Agong on board 9M-NAA Edited September 19, 2009 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 What about "Suria"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 11, 2010 (edited) PM's aircraft to Washington: Romeo Mike Foxtrot 404 (Boeing 737-7H6 BBJ, M53-01) Route : Kuala Lumpur-Dubai-Farnborough-Washington-New York(14/04/2010) Then will visit Japan (18-21 April) before returning back to Kuala Lumpur. Edited April 11, 2010 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 11, 2010 (edited) PM's aircraft to Washington: Romeo Mike Foxtrot 404 (Boeing 737-7H6 BBJ, M53-01) Correction, the aircraft is 9M-NAA. RMF404 arrived Andrews Air Force Base. Edited April 11, 2010 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2010 You mean they sent two planes to the US? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asari 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2010 Correction, the aircraft is 9M-NAA. RMF404 arrived Andrews Air Force Base. 9M-NAA....civilian registered a/c, flown by civilian pilots. but using RMF c/sign (only designated for RMAF)....may be a tactic to get entry clearance easier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 11, 2010 (edited) Aaa..now i get it. Sorry guys,I was confused by too many info received. Quite weird if 9M-NAA using callsign Romeo Mike Foxtrot, as its official callsign is Mike 1. PM flew on 9M-NAA to Andrews Air Force Base. It overflew over Swindon,UK at 1010(UTC+1) yesterday. Info from South Wales Aviation Group. Meanwhile,RMAF's BBJ (M53-01) landed at Farnborough at 1445(UTC+1) yesterday as Romeo Mike Foxtrot 404. Could be a back-up plane or a VIP visiting UK Edited April 11, 2010 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
