Air Forces comparison: Japan vs Malta
Japan's air force fields 1,397 active aircraft — 200:1 Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 331 vs 0 combat aircraft, 533 vs 3 helicopters, 112 vs 1 transport aircraft, 296 vs 0 trainers (Japan vs Malta). Japan has 310 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malta. The Japan air force is officially the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, while Malta's is the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Local Name | 空自 (Kūji) |
| Active aircraft | 1397 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 310 |
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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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Japanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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331 | |
Bomber
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0 | |
Helicopter
|
533 | |
Training
|
296 | |
Transport
|
112 | |
Other
|
125 | |
Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
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0 | |
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Bomber
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0 | |
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Helicopter
|
3 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
1 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Japanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Japan or Malta?
Japan has more military aircraft with 1,397 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 1,390 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Japan or Malta?
Japan has more combat aircraft with 331 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Japan or Malta?
Japan operates more military helicopters with 533 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Japan or Malta?
Japan has more transport aircraft with 112 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Japan and Malta air forces compare in size?
Japan's air force is 112.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (112 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Japan or Malta?
Japan has 310 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.