Air Forces comparison: Kenya vs Malta
Kenya's air force fields 120 active aircraft — 17:1 Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 23 vs 0 combat aircraft, 45 vs 3 helicopters, 24 vs 1 transport aircraft, 28 vs 0 trainers (Kenya vs Malta). Kenya has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malta. The Kenya air force is officially the Kenya Air Force, while Malta's is the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.
Kenya Air Force 🇰🇪
| Official Name | Kenya Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 120 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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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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Kenyan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
23 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
45 | |
Training
|
28 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
0 | |
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 Kenyan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Kenya or Malta?
Kenya has more military aircraft with 120 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 113 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kenya or Malta?
Kenya has more combat aircraft with 23 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kenya or Malta?
Kenya operates more military helicopters with 45 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kenya or Malta?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Kenya and Malta air forces compare in size?
Kenya's air force is 24.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kenya or Malta?
Kenya has 2 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.