Air Forces comparison: 
Lebanon vs 
Maldives
Lebanon's air force fields 64 active aircraft — 16:1 Maldives's 4.
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Lebanon
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Lebanon | Maldives | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Lebanese Air Force | Coast Guard Aviation Squadron | |
| Active aircraft | 64 | 4 | 🇱🇧 16× |
| Combat aircraft | 5 | 0 | 🇱🇧 |
| Combat share of fleet | 7.8 % | 0.0 % | 🇱🇧 |
| Aircraft types in service | 8 | 2 | 🇱🇧 4.0× |
| Main supplier | United States · 66 % | India · 50 % |
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| Helicopters | 47 | 2 | 🇱🇧 24× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 2 | 🇱🇧 1.5× |
| Trainers | 9 | 0 | 🇱🇧 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Lebanon or Maldives?
Lebanon has more military aircraft with 64 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 60 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Lebanon or Maldives?
Lebanon has more combat aircraft with 5 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Maldives's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Lebanon or Maldives?
Lebanon operates more military helicopters with 47 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Lebanon or Maldives?
Lebanon has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Lebanon and Maldives air forces compare in size?
Lebanon's air force is 1.5 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (3 vs 2).