Aircraft
KING AIR B200
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT KING AIR B200 Cruise Speed 200kts Crew 1x Pilot-In-Command,1x Co-Pilot, 1x Air Operator, 2x ObserversTotal POB: Maximum 7 persons Endurance Maximum 4hrs Range 500Nm Power Plant 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A Turbo Propeller Engines capable of producing 850 SHP (Shaft Horsepower) each engine. Equipment Border PatrolFull
BN-2T ISLANDER
BRITTEN NORMAN BN-2T ISLANDER Cruise Speed 130kts Crew 1x Pilot, 1x Air Operator, up to 8 passengersTotal POB: Maximum 10 Persons Endurance Maximum 3hrs Range 150Nm Power Plant 2x Rolls Royce M250-B17C capable of producing 420 SHP (Saft Horsepower) per engine Equipment Semi-Glass CockpitRadios: VHF AM, VHF Marine, HFWeather
ALOUETTE III
AgustaWestland AW139 Cruise Speed 113kts Crew 1x Pilot, 1x Air Operator, 2x Helicopter Rescue SwimmersTotal POB: Maximum 6 Persons Endurance Maximum 3hrs Range 3hrs 30 min reserve Power Plant 1x Turbomeca Artouste III B capable of producing 550 SHP (Shaft Horsepower) Equipment SAR/Medevac capabilityRadios: VHF AM, VHF MarineLimited Aerial
AgustaWestland AW139
AgustaWestland AW139 Cruise Speed 150kts Crew 2 Pilots, 1 Technician/Hoist Operator, 1 MSO, 2 RescuersTotal POB: Maximum 12 passengers Endurance Maximum 4hrs Power Plant 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C Equipment Border Control and SAR/Medevac capability Dimensions Length (rotors turning) – 16.62m (54.55ft)Overall height – 4.98m (16.36ft)Main Rotor Diameter
Maritime Patrol Vessel
P02-P03-P04 (Inshore)
INTERCEPTOR VESSELS (P02/03/04) Displacement (tonnes) 6.5 (Full Load) Dimensions (metres – feet) 1.8 x 3.50 x 0.75 – 34.02 x 8.76 x 2.62 Range 200 Complement 4 (12 max) Machinery 3 Veradosci in-line 6, 24-valve petrol, 350hp (6200-6800 rpm) Radars Navigation Radium Ray Marine Guns 1x 7.62mm MG Co-financed by
P05-P06 (Inshore)
DEFENDER CLASS BOATS (P05/06) Displacement (tonnes) 4 (Full Load) Dimensions (metres – feet) 9.1 x 2.6 – 29.9 x 8.6 Range 165 Complement 4 (14 max) Machinery 2 Verado Petrol, 250hp Radars Navigation FURUNO Guns 1x 7.62mm MG Donated by the US Government and commissioned in 2013.
Melita I – Melita II
SEARCH AND RESCUE LAUNCHES – SUPERVITTORIA 800 CLASS (MELITA I/II) Displacement (tonnes) 13 (Full Load) Dimensions (metres – feet) 11.5 x 4.9 x 0.8 – 34.73 x 16.08 x 2.62 Speed (knots) 32 Range 160 @ 34kts Complement 4 Machinery 2 CUMMINS QSC8.3 – 500 INT; 947 hp(m) (367 kW
P21-P22-P23-P24 (Inshore)
INSHORE PATROL VESSELS (P21/22/23/24) Displacement (tonnes) 40 (Full Load) Dimensions (metres – feet) 21.2 x 5.9 x 1.8 – 69.55 x 19.36 x 5.91 Speed (knots) 26 Complement 8 Machinery 2 MAN D2842 LE 410; 2, 087 hp (809 kW @ 2, 100 rpm) Guns 1 x 12.7mm MGs Radars
P51-P52 (Offshore)
OFFSHORE PROTECTOR CLASS PATROL VESSELS (P51-52) Displacement (tonnes) 92 (Full Load) Dimensions (metres – feet) 26.5 x 5.8 x 1.6 – 86.94 x 19.03 x 5.25 Speed (knots) 25 Range (NM) 900 @ 8 – 16 kts Complement 10 (1 Officer) Machinery 2 MTU 8V 396TE94 diesels; 2, 680 hp(m)
P71-P61(Offshore)
OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL (OPV) (P71) Displacement (tonnes) Over 2000 tonnes (full load) Dimensions (metres – feet) 74.8 x 13 Speed (knots) Over 40 knots Range (NM) 2,100 at 16kts Complement 25 (4 Officers) Machinery x2 Wartsila medium speed diesel engines of 5,440kW each, hybrid propulsion system provided by two electric motors
Military Transport
Military Ambulance
MILITARY AMBULANCE Manufactured Italy Weight 3200kg No of Batteries 1 No of Gears 5 Max Velocity 87km/h Fuel Diesel Personnel 6
Troop Carrier
IVECO Troop Carrier Manufactured Italy Weight 4750kg No of Batteries 2 No of Gears 5 Max Velocity 87km/h Fuel Diesel Personnel 2 cabin, 16 Passengers
Iveco Multirole Vehicle
IVECO Multirole Vehicle Manufactured Italy Weight 3250kg No of Batteries 2 No of Gears 5 1 RM Max Velocity 105km/h Fuel Diesel Fuel Tank 70 Litres Personnel 3 cabin, 7 Passengers
Military Land Rover
MILITARY LAND ROVER-DEFENDER 110- 300 TDI Manufactured United Kingdom Engine 4CYL 2495cc No of Gears 5 Max Velocity 110km/h Fuel Diesel Personnel 1 Driver, 2 Passengers
Short Weapons
Sniper Rifle
Sniper Rifle Manufactured United Kingdom Caliber AW .308 Win / 7.62mm x 51mmSM .300 Win Mag / 7.62mm x 67mm Barrel Length 610mm/660mm System of Operation Bolt Action Type of Fire Single Shot Muzzle Velocity 850 meters per second (for AW .308 Win) Effective Range 800mm/1.2km Magazine Capacity 5 round
AK Variant
AK Variant Manufactured Russia/Romania/China/East Germany Caliber 7.62mm X 39mm Barrel Length 414mm System of Operation Indirect Gas Operated Type of Fire Semi-Auto/Full Automatic Muzzle Velocity 710 meters per second Effective Range 400 meters Magazine Capacity 30 rounds
HK MP5 A5
HK MP5 A5 Manufactured Germany Caliber 9mm X 19mm Barrel Length 225mm System of Operation Direct Gas/Delayed Blowback Type of Fire Semi-Auto/Burst of three/Full Automatic Muzzle Velocity 400 meters per second Effective Range 200 meters Magazine Capacity 30 rounds
HK MP5 A4
HK MP5 A4 Manufactured Germany Caliber 9mm X 19mm Barrel Length 225mm System of Operation Direct Gas/Delayed Blowback Type of Fire Semi-Auto/Burst of three/Full Automatic Muzzle Velocity 400 meters per second Effective Range 200 meters Magazine Capacity 30 rounds
HK MP5 K
HK MP5 K Manufactured Germany Caliber 9mm X 19mm Barrel Length 115mm System of Operation Direct Gas/Delayed Blowback Type of Fire Semi-Auto/Full Automatic Muzzle Velocity 375 meters per second Effective Range 200 meters Magazine Capacity 15/30 rounds
Beretta 92FS
Beretta 92FS Manufactured Italy Caliber 9mm X 19mm Parabellum Barrel Length 125mm System of Operation Direct Gas-Short Recoil Type of Fire Semi-Auto Muzzle Velocity 375 meters per second Effective Range 50 meters Magazine Capacity 15 rounds Staggered
Support Weapons
PK GPMG
PK GPMG Manufactured Russia Caliber 7.62mm X 54mm Rimmed Barrel Length 658mm System of Operation Indirect Gas, Open Bolt Type of Fire Full Automatic Muzzle Velocity 825 meters per second Effective Range 1500 meters Magazine Capacity 100 rds Boxes or 250 rds Belted(Non disintegrated belt)
FN MAG GPMG
FN MAG GPMG Manufactured Belgium Caliber 7.62mm X 51mm Barrel Length 630mm System of Operation Indirect Gas Operated, Open Bolt Type of Fire Auto Cyclic Rate of Fire 750 rounds per minute Muzzle Velocity 840 meters per second Effective Range 800/1800 meters on tripod Magazine Capacity Disintegrating link belt fed
Browning .50 Cal
Browning .50 Cal Manufactured USA Caliber 12.77mm x 99mm Barrel Length 1143mm System of Operation Short Recoil Type of Fire Auto Muzzle Velocity 930 meters per second Effective Range 1800 meters Magazine Capacity Belt Fed
Combat Uniform
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer
The primary mission of the helicopter rescue swimmer is to provide rotary wing aircraft with the capability of deploying a properly trained and conditioned rescue swimmer to assist persons in distress in maritime or land environments.
Air Pilot
Air Wing Pilots are selected to fly either the fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft. Both pilots are principally trained in Search and Rescue operations, however, their skills extend widely with every day duties of the Air Wing such as aerial reconnaissance, VIP conveyances, aerial photography and irregular migration operations.
Boarding Team Member
The full battle load of a Rapid Deployment Platoon soldier (R.D.P.) of the AFM Maritime Squadron roughly weighs up to 15-20 Kg and includes body protection, safety equipment, specialist equipment and an individual weapon. The body protection includes a Kevlar helmet, which is capable of stopping small calibre rounds, fast
Maritime Personnel
Maritime Squadron (Sergeant) with the specialisation of Sea- Going Local Master. He is responsible for the crew, the safe navigation of the patrol vessel and the accomplishment of his assigned mission. Seagoing Master – Maritime Squadron This Navy blue Battle Dress Uniform is worn by all Maritime Squadron serving members
Sniper
The sniper is a skilled soldier in field-craft and marksmanship. They wear a camouflaged suit called a Ghillie suit so that They can blend in their surrounding to render themselves practically invisible to the untrained eye. The sniper’s primary weapon delivers long range, precision fire on priority targets from concealed
Infantryman
The standard equipment of an AFM infantryman includes his individual weapon; ammunition; respirator, digging tools; helmet, drinking water; field ration packs; spare clothing and other necessary items to survive in the field. This is called the Combat Equipped Marching Order (CEMO) and can reach a total weight of around 55kg.
Ceremonial Uniforms
No 4 Dress
This dress is the warm climate equivalent of the no 2 Dress but it is worn solely by Officers of the Force. It is made of Khaki Viscose/Terylene.
No 3 Dress
This is the same dress as no 1 except that due to the warm climate during the summer season, the jacket is replaced with a white Terylene cotton tunic worn over the no. 1 dress trousers. This is generally worn during the period between 1 May and 31 October.
No 2 Dress
The No 2 Dress consists of a khaki drab barathea/wool jacket and trousers. This particular dress is normally worn during the winter period especially when members of the AFM are carrying out supporting roles during parade ceremonies. This Dress is also worn during Military funerals and when any member of
No 1 Ceremonial Dress
This consists of serge/wool dark blue jacket and matching trousers complete with a vertical scarlet stripe on the outside leg. A red/blue forage cap, white belt and gloves complete this outfit. This is usually worn on all AFM Ceremonial Parades/duties during the winter period. This order of dress applies from
Rank Insignia
Rank Insignia
Military Rank Military Rank is a system of hierarchical relationships in the Armed Forces of Malta organized along military lines. The uniforms denote the bearer’s rank with particular insignia affixed to the uniforms. Ranking systems have been known to be advantageous during military operations particularly with regards to logistics, command,
