Air Forces comparison: Cyprus vs Malta
Overview
Cyprus operates 13 active military aircraft vs 7 for Malta.
The breakdown includes 13 vs 3 helicopters, 0 vs 1 transport aircraft (Cyprus vs Malta).
The Cyprus air force is officially the Air Command of Cyprus, while Malta's is the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.
Air Command of Cyprus 🇨🇾
| Official Name | Air Command of Cyprus |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία Κύπρου |
| Active aircraft | 13 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
| Roundel |
|
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 |
|
Cypriot aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
3 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
1 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Cypriot Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cyprus or Malta?
Cyprus has more military aircraft with 13 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cyprus or Malta?
Cyprus operates more military helicopters with 13 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cyprus or Malta?
Malta has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to Cyprus's 0.