Air Forces comparison: Bahamas vs Malta
Malta's air force fields 7 active aircraft — 3.5x Bahamas's 2. The breakdown includes 0 vs 3 helicopters, 2 vs 1 transport aircraft (Bahamas vs Malta). Bahamas has 1 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malta. The Bahamas air force is officially the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Air Wing, while Malta's is the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.
Royal Bahamas Defence Force Air Wing 🇧🇸
| Official Name | Royal Bahamas Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 2 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
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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 |
| Roundel |
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Bahamian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
3 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
1 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Bahamian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bahamas or Malta?
Malta has more military aircraft with 7 active aircraft compared to Bahamas's 2, a difference of 5 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bahamas or Malta?
Malta operates more military helicopters with 3 compared to Bahamas's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bahamas or Malta?
Bahamas has more transport aircraft with 2 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Bahamas and Malta air forces compare in size?
Bahamas's air force is 2.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (2 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bahamas or Malta?
Bahamas has 1 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.