Air Forces comparison: Finland vs Malawi

Finland's air force fields 164 active aircraft — 15:1 Malawi's 11. The breakdown includes 62 vs 0 combat aircraft, 27 vs 8 helicopters, 12 vs 3 transport aircraft, 63 vs 0 trainers (Finland vs Malawi). Finland has 63 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malawi.

Finnish Air Force 🇫🇮

Official Name Finnish Air Force
Local Name Ilmavoimat
Active aircraft 164 as of 2026
Aircraft on order63
Roundel

Roundel of Finland air force

Malawian Air Force 🇲🇼

Official Name Malawian Air Force
Local Name Air Wing of the Malawi Defence Force
Active aircraft 11 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Malawi air force

Finnish aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 62
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 27
Training Training 63
Transport Transport 12
Other Other 0

Malawian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 8
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Evolution of Finnish Air Force fleet

Evolution of Malawian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Finland or Malawi?
Finland has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Malawi's 11, a difference of 153 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Finland or Malawi?
Finland has more combat aircraft with 62 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malawi's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Finland or Malawi?
Finland operates more military helicopters with 27 compared to Malawi's 8.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Finland or Malawi?
Finland has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Malawi's 3.
How do the Finland and Malawi air forces compare in size?
Finland's air force is 4.0 times larger than Malawi's in terms of total active aircraft (12 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Finland or Malawi?
Finland has 63 aircraft on order compared to Malawi's 0.