Air Forces comparison: Azerbaijan vs Maldives

Azerbaijan's air force fields 167 active aircraft — 42:1 Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 39 vs 0 combat aircraft, 101 vs 2 helicopters, 3 vs 2 transport aircraft, 24 vs 0 trainers (Azerbaijan vs Maldives). Azerbaijan has 36 aircraft on order vs 0 for Maldives. The Maldives air force is officially the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron.

Azerbaijani Air Force 🇦🇿

Official Name Azerbaijani Air Force
Local Name Azərbaycan Hərbi Hava Qüvvələri
Active aircraft 167 as of 2026
Aircraft on order36
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Roundel of Azerbaijan air force

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 order0
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Azerbaijani aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 39
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 101
Training Training 24
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Maldivian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 2
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 2
Other Other 0

Evolution of Azerbaijani Air Force fleet

Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Azerbaijan or Maldives?
Azerbaijan has more military aircraft with 167 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 163 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Azerbaijan or Maldives?
Azerbaijan has more combat aircraft with 39 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Maldives's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Azerbaijan or Maldives?
Azerbaijan operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Azerbaijan or Maldives?
Azerbaijan has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Azerbaijan and Maldives air forces compare in size?
Azerbaijan's air force is 1.5 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (3 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Azerbaijan or Maldives?
Azerbaijan has 36 aircraft on order compared to Maldives's 0.