Air Forces comparison: Mexico vs Malta
Mexico's air force fields 431 active aircraft — 62:1 Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 4 vs 0 combat aircraft, 168 vs 3 helicopters, 48 vs 1 transport aircraft, 198 vs 0 trainers (Mexico vs Malta). Mexico has 11 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malta. The Malta air force is officially the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.
Mexican Air Force 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Mexicana |
| Active aircraft | 431 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 11 |
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Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta 🇲🇹
| Official Name | Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta |
| Local Name | Forza tal-Ajru tar-Rumanija ta' Malta |
| Active aircraft | 7 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
168 | |
Training
|
198 | |
Transport
|
48 | |
Other
|
13 | |
Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
3 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
1 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mexico or Malta?
Mexico has more military aircraft with 431 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 424 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mexico or Malta?
Mexico has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mexico or Malta?
Mexico operates more military helicopters with 168 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mexico or Malta?
Mexico has more transport aircraft with 48 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Mexico and Malta air forces compare in size?
Mexico's air force is 48.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (48 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mexico or Malta?
Mexico has 11 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.