Air Forces comparison: Gabon vs Maldives
Gabon's air force fields 25 active aircraft — 6.2x Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 6 vs 0 combat aircraft, 16 vs 2 helicopters, 3 vs 2 transport aircraft (Gabon vs Maldives). The Maldives air force is officially the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron.
Gabonese Air Force 🇬🇦
| Official Name | Gabonese Air Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'Air Gabonaise |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Coast Guard Aviation Squadron 🇲🇻
| Official Name | Coast Guard Aviation Squadron |
| Local Name | Maldives National Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 4 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Gabonese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
6 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
16 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Maldivian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
2 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Gabonese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gabon or Maldives?
Gabon has more military aircraft with 25 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 21 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gabon or Maldives?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Maldives's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gabon or Maldives?
Gabon operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gabon or Maldives?
Gabon has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Gabon and Maldives air forces compare in size?
Gabon's air force is 1.5 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (3 vs 2).