Air Forces comparison: 
Madagascar vs 
Malawi
Malawi's air force fields 11 active aircraft — 2.8:1 Madagascar's 4.
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Madagascar
Malawi
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
| Madagascar | Malawi | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Malagasy Air Force | Malawian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 4 | 11 | 🇲🇼 2.8× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 2 | 6 | 🇲🇼 3.0× |
| Main supplier | France · 100 % | France · 73 % |
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| Helicopters | 4 | 8 | 🇲🇼 2.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 3 | 🇲🇼 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Madagascar or Malawi?
Malawi has more military aircraft with 11 active aircraft compared to Madagascar's 4, a difference of 7 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Madagascar or Malawi?
Malawi operates more military helicopters with 8 compared to Madagascar's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Madagascar or Malawi?
Malawi has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Madagascar's 0.