Air Forces comparison: Maldives vs Nepal
Nepal's air force fields 22 active aircraft — 5.5x Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 2 vs 15 helicopters, 2 vs 7 transport aircraft (Maldives vs Nepal). The Maldives air force is officially the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron, while Nepal's is the Nepalese Army Air Service.
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 |
Nepalese Army Air Service 🇳🇵
| Official Name | Nepalese Army Air Service |
| Local Name | नेपाली सेना वायु सेना (Nepali Sena Vayu Sena) |
| Active aircraft | 22 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Maldivian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
2 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Nepalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
7 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nepalese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Maldives or Nepal?
Nepal has more military aircraft with 22 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 18 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Maldives or Nepal?
Nepal operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Maldives or Nepal?
Nepal has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Maldives and Nepal air forces compare in size?
Nepal's air force is 3.5 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (7 vs 2).