Air Forces comparison: Maldives vs Oman
Oman's air force fields 126 active aircraft — 32:1 Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 0 vs 35 combat aircraft, 2 vs 40 helicopters, 2 vs 9 transport aircraft, 0 vs 42 trainers (Maldives vs Oman). The Maldives air force is officially the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron, while Oman's is the Royal Air Force of Oman.
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 |
Royal Air Force of Oman 🇴🇲
| Official Name | Royal Air Force of Oman |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السلطانية العمانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as Sultaniyya al 'Omaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 126 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Maldivian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
2 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Omani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
35 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
|
Training
|
42 | |
|
Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Omani Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Maldives or Oman?
Oman has more military aircraft with 126 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 122 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Maldives or Oman?
Oman has more combat aircraft with 35 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Maldives's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Maldives or Oman?
Oman operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Maldives or Oman?
Oman has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Maldives and Oman air forces compare in size?
Oman's air force is 4.5 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 2).