Air Forces comparison: Maldives vs Yemen
Yemen's air force fields 156 active aircraft — 39:1 Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 0 vs 75 combat aircraft, 2 vs 40 helicopters, 2 vs 13 transport aircraft, 0 vs 28 trainers (Maldives vs Yemen). 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 |
Yemeni Air Force 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي اليمنية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya wal Difa’a al Jawwi al Yamaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 156 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 | |
Yemeni aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
75 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
|
Training
|
28 | |
|
Transport
|
13 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Maldives or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 152 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Maldives or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Maldives's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Maldives or Yemen?
Yemen operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Maldives or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Maldives and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 6.5 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 2).