Air Forces comparison: 
Maldives vs 
Nepal
Nepal's air force fields 22 active aircraft — 5.5:1 Maldives's 4.
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Maldives
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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
| Maldives | Nepal | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Coast Guard Aviation Squadron | Nepalese Army Air Service | |
| Active aircraft | 4 | 22 | 🇳🇵 5.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 2 | 9 | 🇳🇵 4.5× |
| Main supplier | India · 50 % | Ex-USSR · 27 % |
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| Helicopters | 2 | 15 | 🇳🇵 7.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 2 | 7 | 🇳🇵 3.5× |
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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).