Air Forces comparison: 
Gambia vs 
Malawi
Malawi's air force fields 11 active aircraft — 11:1 Gambia's 1.
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Gambia
Malawi
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
| Gambia | Malawi | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Gambian Air Force | Malawian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 1 | 11 | 🇲🇼 11× |
| Combat aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇬🇲 |
| Combat share of fleet | 100.0 % | 0.0 % | 🇬🇲 |
| Aircraft types in service | 1 | 6 | 🇲🇼 6.0× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 100 % | France · 73 % |
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| Helicopters | 0 | 8 | 🇲🇼 |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 3 | 🇲🇼 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇬🇲 GambiaSu-25 Frogfoot ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gambia or Malawi?
Malawi has more military aircraft with 11 active aircraft compared to Gambia's 1, a difference of 10 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gambia or Malawi?
Gambia has more combat aircraft with 1 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malawi's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gambia or Malawi?
Malawi operates more military helicopters with 8 compared to Gambia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gambia or Malawi?
Malawi has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Gambia's 0.