Air Forces comparison: Maldives vs Vietnam
Vietnam's air force fields 205 active aircraft — 51:1 Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 0 vs 71 combat aircraft, 2 vs 42 helicopters, 2 vs 17 transport aircraft, 0 vs 75 trainers (Maldives vs Vietnam). The Maldives air force is officially the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Air Force.
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 |
Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 205 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 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
71 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
42 | |
|
Training
|
75 | |
|
Transport
|
17 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Maldives or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more military aircraft with 205 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 201 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Maldives or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more combat aircraft with 71 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Maldives's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Maldives or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more military helicopters with 42 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Maldives or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Maldives and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Vietnam's air force is 8.5 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 2).