Air Forces comparison: Maldives vs Papua New Guinea
Maldives operates 4 active military aircraft vs 3 for Papua New Guinea. The breakdown includes 2 vs 0 helicopters, 2 vs 3 transport aircraft (Maldives vs Papua New Guinea). The Maldives air force is officially the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron, while Papua New Guinea's is the Papua New Guinea Air Wing.
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 |
Papua New Guinea Air Wing 🇵🇬
| Official Name | Papua New Guinea Air Wing |
| Local Name | Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Operations Element |
| Active aircraft | 3 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 | |
Papua New Guinea aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Maldives or Papua New Guinea?
Maldives has more military aircraft with 4 active aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 3, a difference of 1 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Maldives or Papua New Guinea?
Maldives operates more military helicopters with 2 compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Maldives or Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Maldives and Papua New Guinea air forces compare in size?
Papua New Guinea's air force is 1.5 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (3 vs 2).