Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 http://malaysiaflyingherald.wordpress.com/2014/06/04/raptors-coming-for-ex-cope-taufan-2014/ Any possiblility practice dogfight of F22 vs Su30MKM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Source of news. http://www.wggb.com/2014/06/02/barnes-deploys-crews-to-malaysia-for-training-exercises/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wong Kok Choy 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2014 Some additional notes here, states that KL airbase will be involved, but did not mention if the Raptors will be at KL airbase: http://www.malaysiandefence.com/?p=4478&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=raptors-and-eagles-confirmed-for-cope-taufan-2014 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted June 6, 2014 I hope our airmen will use a severe dose of Manglish to handle those Mat Salleh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 6, 2014 Some additional notes here, states that KL airbase will be involved, but did not mention if the Raptors will be at KL airbase: http://www.malaysiandefence.com/?p=4478&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=raptors-and-eagles-confirmed-for-cope-taufan-2014 I think F-22s are most likely to be based in Butterworth, since SU-30MKMs are in Kuantan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymund Yeoh 1 Report post Posted June 6, 2014 Tht explains why I saw a C-17 coming in for landing at RMAF Butterworth yesterday... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne Goh 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2014 I hope our airmen will use a severe dose of Manglish to handle those Mat Salleh. sure win them one. I think can oso win the singapore one, but quite close la. Anyway, mr brown oredi pecah lubang bocor rahsia the singlish code... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cire 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2014 It would be great if there's a static display at TUDM, Subang, after the end of the exercise. Maybe a short air demo of the Raptor for spectators and enthusiast? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) Selamat Datang ke Malaysia USAF F22, they are here now from Lowyat people, RMAF Butterworth. U.S., Malaysian Air Forces gear up for Cope Taufan6 May 2014 Friday 6/5/2014 - JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The U.S. Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force will participate in exercise Cope Taufan 14 from June 9-20, 2014, at P.U. Butterworth and P.U. Subang, Malaysia. Cope Taufan is an excellent opportunity to improve combined readiness and cooperation between the U.S. and Malaysia. This large force employment exercise will include operations in air superiority, close air support, interdiction, tactical airlift, and combat search and rescue. Cope Taufan 14 will see the participation of C-17s, Special Operations Command Pacific air and ground forces, and the joint deployable electronic warfare range (JDEWR) in the exercise for the first time. Cope Taufan 14 will also see the first F-22 Raptor deployment to Southeast Asia, an inaugural step toward participation in other Southeast Asia exercise and engagement opportunities. The U.S. is committed to strengthening partnerships with Malaysia and is honored to participate in this year's event. In addition to Pacific Air Forces staff and exercise support personnel, the following U.S. Air Force units and aircraft are participating in Cope Taufan 14: -131st Fighter Squadron, 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts (F-15C)-199th Fighter Squadron, 154th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii (F-22A)-19th Fighter Squadron, 154th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii (F-22A)-36th Airlift Squadron, 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan (C-130)-517th Airlift Squadron, 3rd Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (C-17)-535th Airlift Squadron, 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii (C-17)-204th Airlift Squadron, 154th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii (C-17) The exercise allows for an exchange of techniques and procedures to enhance cooperation between U.S. and Malaysian Airmen. It also provides a quality training venue for U.S. and Malaysian aircrew and maintenance personnel. Pacific Air Forces has conducted exercises with the Royal Malaysian Air Force since the early 1980s. By participating in exercises with military forces from partner nations in the Asia-Pacific, the U.S. demonstrates its commitment to peace and stability in the region. http://www.pacaf.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123413467 Edited June 6, 2014 by xtemujin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 7, 2014 F-22s land in Malaysia for first Southeast Asian exercise http://www.janes.com/article/38842/f-22s-land-in-malaysia-for-first-southeast-asian-exercise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2014 The Malaysian fighters have their engines? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newitt 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2014 The Malaysian fighters have their engines? This is gold! First item on preflight checklist... ENGINE(S)........................................................................................PRESENT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted June 7, 2014 Those F-22s, do they fly in or carried in one of those transporters? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2014 Fly in from Hawaii to Malaysia, you can see the external fuel tanks on the wings. Those F-22s, do they fly in or carried in one of those transporters? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 7, 2014 Normally flown - they might also need in flight refueling (to top up all the tanks) at some point in time. Manufacturer's specs: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/products/f22/f-22-specifications.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeO 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2014 Raptors will surely win. It's the most advanced fighter jet of the century. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted June 7, 2014 I'm sure when they flew in the TUDM radar boys didn't notice them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 7, 2014 I'm sure when they flew in the TUDM radar boys didn't notice them. Ouch !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulyadir Fitri 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) Come on guys. Can we stop the sarcasm already? It's not even funny,a pain to read. Edited June 8, 2014 by Mulyadir Fitri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 Come on guys. Can we stop the sarcasm already? It's not even funny,a pain to read. As long as TUDM doesn't own up to sleeping on the job, we'll keep making fun of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulyadir Fitri 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 As long as TUDM doesn't own up to sleeping on the job, we'll keep making fun of them. Then do it in the Golden Lounge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 Then do it in the Golden Lounge I don't go there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulyadir Fitri 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 I don't go there. Precisely. So do I. Sarcasms belong there. Not here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 Precisely. So do I. Sarcasms belong there. Not here. OK, so the TUDM boys saw the F22s and decided they were non-hostile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newitt 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 I think the Sukhois and MIGS will totally ace any dogfights with the Raptors, we got the home advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites