Air Forces comparison: Italy vs Malta
Overview
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 106:1 Malta's 7.
The breakdown includes 190 vs 0 combat aircraft, 387 vs 3 helicopters, 30 vs 1 transport aircraft, 131 vs 0 trainers (Italy vs Malta). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malta.
The Malta air force is officially the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.
Italian Air Force 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Air Force |
| Local Name | Aeronautica Militare |
| Active aircraft | 743 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 98 |
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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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Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
190 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
387 | |
Training
|
131 | |
Transport
|
30 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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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 Italian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or Malta?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 736 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or Malta?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or Malta?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or Malta?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Italy and Malta air forces compare in size?
Italy's air force is 30.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (30 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or Malta?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.