Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs Maldives
United Kingdom's air force fields 640 active aircraft — 160:1 Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 151 vs 0 combat aircraft, 259 vs 2 helicopters, 59 vs 2 transport aircraft, 156 vs 0 trainers (United Kingdom vs Maldives). United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order vs 0 for Maldives. The United Kingdom air force is officially the Royal Air Force, while Maldives's is the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron.
Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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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 |
British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
151 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
259 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
59 | |
Other
|
15 | |
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 British Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Kingdom or Maldives?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 636 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Kingdom or Maldives?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Maldives's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Kingdom or Maldives?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Kingdom or Maldives?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the United Kingdom and Maldives air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 29.5 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (59 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Kingdom or Maldives?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Maldives's 0.