Air Forces comparison: South Korea vs Malta
South Korea's air force fields 1,543 active aircraft — 220:1 Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 314 vs 0 combat aircraft, 856 vs 3 helicopters, 56 vs 1 transport aircraft, 293 vs 0 trainers (South Korea vs Malta). South Korea has 410 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malta. The South Korea air force is officially the Republic of Korea Air Force , while Malta's is the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.
Republic of Korea Air Force 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gong-gun) |
| Active aircraft | 1543 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 410 |
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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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South Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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314 | |
Bomber
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0 | |
Helicopter
|
856 | |
Training
|
293 | |
Transport
|
56 | |
Other
|
24 | |
Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
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0 | |
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Bomber
|
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 South Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Korea or Malta?
South Korea has more military aircraft with 1,543 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 1,536 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Korea or Malta?
South Korea has more combat aircraft with 314 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Korea or Malta?
South Korea operates more military helicopters with 856 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Korea or Malta?
South Korea has more transport aircraft with 56 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the South Korea and Malta air forces compare in size?
South Korea's air force is 56.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (56 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, South Korea or Malta?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.