Air Forces comparison: Laos vs Malawi
Laos's air force fields 32 active aircraft — 2.9x Malawi's 11. The breakdown includes 4 vs 0 combat aircraft, 23 vs 8 helicopters, 2 vs 3 transport aircraft, 3 vs 0 trainers (Laos vs Malawi). Laos has 6 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malawi. The Laos air force is officially the Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force 🇱🇦
| Official Name | Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 32 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
Malawian Air Force 🇲🇼
| Official Name | Malawian Air Force |
| Local Name | Air Wing of the Malawi Defence Force |
| Active aircraft | 11 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Laotian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
23 | |
Training
|
3 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Malawian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
8 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
3 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Laotian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malawian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Laos or Malawi?
Laos has more military aircraft with 32 active aircraft compared to Malawi's 11, a difference of 21 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Laos or Malawi?
Laos has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malawi's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Laos or Malawi?
Laos operates more military helicopters with 23 compared to Malawi's 8.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Laos or Malawi?
Malawi has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Laos's 2.
How do the Laos and Malawi air forces compare in size?
Malawi's air force is 1.5 times larger than Laos's in terms of total active aircraft (3 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Laos or Malawi?
Laos has 6 aircraft on order compared to Malawi's 0.