Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Maldives
Australia's air force fields 355 active aircraft — 89:1 Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 108 vs 0 combat aircraft, 95 vs 2 helicopters, 61 vs 2 transport aircraft, 79 vs 0 trainers (Australia vs Maldives). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 0 for Maldives. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force, while Maldives's is the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron.
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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Coast Guard Aviation Squadron 🇲🇻
| Official Name | Coast Guard Aviation Squadron |
| Local Name | Maldives National Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 4 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Maldivian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
2 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
2 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Maldives?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 351 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Maldives?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Maldives's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Maldives?
Australia operates more military helicopters with 95 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Maldives?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Australia and Maldives air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 30.5 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Maldives?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Maldives's 0.