Air Forces comparison: Malta vs Cyprus
Malta operates 7 active military aircraft vs 13 for Cyprus. The breakdown includes 3 vs 13 helicopters, 1 vs 0 transport aircraft (Malta vs Cyprus). The Malta air force is officially the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta, while Cyprus's is the Air Command of Cyprus.
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 |
| Roundel |
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Air Command of Cyprus 🇨🇾
| Official Name | Air Command of Cyprus |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία Κύπρου |
| Active aircraft | 13 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
| Roundel |
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Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
3 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Cypriot aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
13 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Cypriot Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malta or Cyprus?
Cyprus has more military aircraft with 13 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malta or Cyprus?
Cyprus operates more military helicopters with 13 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malta or Cyprus?
Malta has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to Cyprus's 0.