Air Forces comparison: 
Latvia vs 
Malta
Latvia operates 7 active military aircraft vs 7 for Malta.
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Latvia
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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
| Latvia | Malta | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Latvian Air Force | Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta | |
| Active aircraft | 7 | 7 | — |
| Aircraft on order | 1 | 2 | 🇲🇹 2.0× |
| 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?
Latvia and Malta both have 7 active military aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Latvia or Malta?
Latvia and Malta both operate 3 military helicopters.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Latvia or Malta?
Latvia has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Malta's 1.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Latvia or Malta?
Malta has 2 aircraft on order compared to Latvia's 1.