Air Forces comparison: Ecuador vs Malta
Ecuador's air force fields 105 active aircraft — 15:1 Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 46 vs 3 helicopters, 22 vs 1 transport aircraft, 28 vs 0 trainers (Ecuador vs Malta). Ecuador has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malta. The Malta air force is officially the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.
Ecuadorian Air Force 🇪🇨
| Official Name | Ecuadorian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana |
| Active aircraft | 105 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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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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Ecuadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
46 | |
Training
|
28 | |
Transport
|
22 | |
Other
|
9 | |
Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
3 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
1 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Ecuadorian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ecuador or Malta?
Ecuador has more military aircraft with 105 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 98 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ecuador or Malta?
Ecuador operates more military helicopters with 46 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ecuador or Malta?
Ecuador has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Ecuador and Malta air forces compare in size?
Ecuador's air force is 22.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (22 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ecuador or Malta?
Ecuador has 2 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.