Air Forces comparison: Belgium vs Malta
Belgium's air force fields 104 active aircraft — 15:1 Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 64 vs 0 combat aircraft, 14 vs 3 helicopters, 7 vs 1 transport aircraft, 19 vs 0 trainers (Belgium vs Malta). Belgium has 37 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malta. The Belgium air force is officially the Belgian Air Component, while Malta's is the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.
Belgian Air Component 🇧🇪
| Official Name | Belgian Air Component |
| Local Name | Luchtcomponent |
| Active aircraft | 104 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 37 |
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Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta 🇲🇹
| Official Name | Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta |
| Local Name | Forza tal-Ajru tar-Rumanija ta' Malta |
| Active aircraft | 7 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Belgian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
64 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
14 | |
Training
|
19 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
3 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
1 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belgium or Malta?
Belgium has more military aircraft with 104 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 97 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or Malta?
Belgium has more combat aircraft with 64 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or Malta?
Belgium operates more military helicopters with 14 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or Malta?
Belgium has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Belgium and Malta air forces compare in size?
Belgium's air force is 7.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (7 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or Malta?
Belgium has 37 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.