Air Forces comparison: 
North Macedonia vs 
Malta
North Macedonia's air force fields 16 active aircraft — 2.3:1 Malta's 7.
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Key figures as of 2026
| North Macedonia | Malta | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Force of North Macedonia | Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta | |
| Active aircraft | 16 | 7 | 🇲🇰 2.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 8 | 2 | 🇲🇰 4.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 4 | 3 | 🇲🇰 1.3× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 38 % | Italy · 43 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 3 | 🇲🇰 3.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇲🇹 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 3 | 🇲🇹 |
| Trainers | 6 | 0 | 🇲🇰 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, North Macedonia or Malta?
North Macedonia has more military aircraft with 16 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 9 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, North Macedonia or Malta?
North Macedonia operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, North Macedonia or Malta?
Malta has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to North Macedonia's 0.
How do the North Macedonia and Malta air forces compare in size?
North Macedonia's air force is 2.3 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (16 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, North Macedonia or Malta?
North Macedonia has 8 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 2.