Air Forces comparison: Libya vs Malta
Overview
Libya's air force fields 80 active aircraft — 11:1 Malta's 7.
The breakdown includes 20 vs 0 combat aircraft, 17 vs 3 helicopters, 5 vs 1 transport aircraft, 38 vs 0 trainers (Libya vs Malta). Libya has 16 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malta.
The Malta air force is officially the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.
Libyan Air Force 🇱🇾
| Official Name | Libyan Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الليبية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiyah al Lībiyah) |
| Active aircraft | 80 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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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 |
| Roundel |
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Libyan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
20 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
17 | |
Training
|
38 | |
Transport
|
5 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
3 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
1 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Libyan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Libya or Malta?
Libya has more military aircraft with 80 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 73 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Libya or Malta?
Libya has more combat aircraft with 20 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Libya or Malta?
Libya operates more military helicopters with 17 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Libya or Malta?
Libya has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Libya and Malta air forces compare in size?
Libya's air force is 5.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (5 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Libya or Malta?
Libya has 16 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.