Air Forces comparison: 
Latvia vs 
Malta
Latvia operates 7 active military aircraft vs 7 for Malta.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Latvia | Malta | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Latvian Air Force | Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta | |
| Active aircraft | 7 | 7 | — |
| Aircraft on order | 1 | 0 | 🇱🇻 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 2 | 3 | 🇲🇹 1.5× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 57 % | Italy · 43 % |
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| Helicopters | 3 | 3 | — |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 1 | 🇱🇻 4.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 3 | 🇲🇹 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Latvia or Malta?
Malta has more military aircraft with 7 active aircraft compared to Latvia's 7, a difference of 0 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Latvia or Malta?
Malta operates more military helicopters with 3 compared to Latvia's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Latvia or Malta?
Latvia has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Latvia and Malta air forces compare in size?
Latvia's air force is 4.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (4 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Latvia or Malta?
Latvia has 1 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.