Air Forces comparison: 
Estonia vs 
Malta
Estonia operates 5 active military aircraft vs 7 for Malta.
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Estonia
Malta
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Estonia | Malta | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Estonian Air Force | Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta | |
| Active aircraft | 5 | 7 | 🇲🇹 1.4× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 2 | 3 | 🇲🇹 1.5× |
| Main supplier | United States · 60 % | Italy · 43 % |
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| Helicopters | 0 | 3 | 🇲🇹 |
| Transport aircraft | 2 | 1 | 🇪🇪 2.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 3 | 🇲🇹 |
| Trainers | 3 | 0 | 🇪🇪 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇪🇪 EstoniaM28 Skytruck ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Estonia or Malta?
Malta has more military aircraft with 7 active aircraft compared to Estonia's 5, a difference of 2 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Estonia or Malta?
Malta operates more military helicopters with 3 compared to Estonia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Estonia or Malta?
Estonia has more transport aircraft with 2 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Estonia and Malta air forces compare in size?
Estonia's air force is 2.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (2 vs 1).