Air Forces comparison: Israel vs Malta
Overview
Israel's air force fields 534 active aircraft — 76:1 Malta's 7.
The breakdown includes 284 vs 0 combat aircraft, 130 vs 3 helicopters, 13 vs 1 transport aircraft, 69 vs 0 trainers (Israel vs Malta). Israel has 125 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malta.
The Malta air force is officially the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.
Israeli Air Force 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Air Force |
| Local Name | חיל האוויר הישראלי (Ḥeil HaAvir HaYisraeli) |
| Active aircraft | 534 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 125 |
| Roundel |
|
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 |
| Roundel |
|
Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
284 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
130 | |
Training
|
69 | |
Transport
|
13 | |
Other
|
38 | |
Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
3 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
1 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Israel or Malta?
Israel has more military aircraft with 534 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 527 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Israel or Malta?
Israel has more combat aircraft with 284 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Israel or Malta?
Israel operates more military helicopters with 130 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Israel or Malta?
Israel has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Israel and Malta air forces compare in size?
Israel's air force is 13.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Israel or Malta?
Israel has 125 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.