Air Forces comparison: Finland vs Malta
Finland's air force fields 164 active aircraft — 23:1 Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 62 vs 0 combat aircraft, 27 vs 3 helicopters, 12 vs 1 transport aircraft, 63 vs 0 trainers (Finland vs Malta). Finland has 63 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malta. The Malta air force is officially the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.
Finnish Air Force 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Air Force |
| Local Name | Ilmavoimat |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 63 |
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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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Finnish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
62 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
27 | |
Training
|
63 | |
Transport
|
12 | |
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 Finnish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Finland or Malta?
Finland has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 157 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Finland or Malta?
Finland has more combat aircraft with 62 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Finland or Malta?
Finland operates more military helicopters with 27 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Finland or Malta?
Finland has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Finland and Malta air forces compare in size?
Finland's air force is 12.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (12 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Finland or Malta?
Finland has 63 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.