Air Forces comparison: Croatia vs Malta
Croatia's air force fields 67 active aircraft — 9.6x Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 12 vs 0 combat aircraft, 37 vs 3 helicopters, 0 vs 1 transport aircraft, 18 vs 0 trainers (Croatia vs Malta). Croatia has 8 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malta. The Croatia air force is officially the Croatian Air Force and Air Defense, while Malta's is the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.
Croatian Air Force and Air Defense 🇭🇷
| Official Name | Croatian Air Force and Air Defense |
| Local Name | Hrvatsko Ratno Zrakoplovstvo i Protuzračna Obrana |
| Active aircraft | 67 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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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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Croatian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
12 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
37 | |
Training
|
18 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
3 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
1 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Croatian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Croatia or Malta?
Croatia has more military aircraft with 67 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 60 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Croatia or Malta?
Croatia has more combat aircraft with 12 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Croatia or Malta?
Croatia operates more military helicopters with 37 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Croatia or Malta?
Malta has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to Croatia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Croatia or Malta?
Croatia has 8 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.