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

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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 Cockpit​Radios: VHF AM, VHF Marine, HFWeather

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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

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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

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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

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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. ​  

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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 ​  

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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 ​  

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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 ​  

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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 ​  

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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

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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 ​  

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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 ​  

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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 ​  

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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 ​  

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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 ​  

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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) ​  

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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

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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 ​  

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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. ​  

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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. ​  

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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. ​

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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

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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

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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,

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