Air Forces comparison: Maldives vs Sudan
Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 46:1 Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 0 vs 91 combat aircraft, 2 vs 70 helicopters, 2 vs 17 transport aircraft, 0 vs 6 trainers (Maldives vs Sudan). The Maldives air force is officially the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron.
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 |
Sudanese Air Force 🇸🇩
| Official Name | Sudanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 184 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 | |
Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
91 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
70 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
|
Transport
|
17 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Maldives or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 180 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Maldives or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Maldives's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Maldives or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Maldives or Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Maldives and Sudan air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 8.5 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 2).