Air Forces comparison: Sri Lanka vs Maldives
Sri Lanka's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 25:1 Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 17 vs 0 combat aircraft, 62 vs 2 helicopters, 17 vs 2 transport aircraft (Sri Lanka vs Maldives). The Sri Lanka air force is officially the Sri Lanka Air Force, while Maldives's is the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron.
Sri Lanka Air Force 🇱🇰
| Official Name | Sri Lanka Air Force |
| Local Name | ශ්රී ලංකා ගුවන් හමුදාව (Sri Lanka Guwan Hamudawa) |
| Active aircraft | 99 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Coast Guard Aviation Squadron 🇲🇻
| Official Name | Coast Guard Aviation Squadron |
| Local Name | Maldives National Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 4 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Sri Lankan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
17 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
62 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
17 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Maldivian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
2 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
2 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Sri Lankan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Sri Lanka or Maldives?
Sri Lanka has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 95 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sri Lanka or Maldives?
Sri Lanka has more combat aircraft with 17 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Maldives's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sri Lanka or Maldives?
Sri Lanka operates more military helicopters with 62 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sri Lanka or Maldives?
Sri Lanka has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Sri Lanka and Maldives air forces compare in size?
Sri Lanka's air force is 8.5 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 2).