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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Malta Malta vs Flag of Cyprus Cyprus

Force Profile
Malta Cyprus
Official name Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta Air Command of Cyprus
Local name Forza tal-Ajru tar-Rumanija ta' Malta Πολεμική Αεροπορία Κύπρου
Active aircraft 7 (2026) 13 (2026)
Aircraft on order — —
Roundel Roundel of Malta air force Roundel of Cyprus air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇲🇹 Maltaas of 2026
  • Helicopter 3
  • Transport 1
  • Other 3
🇨🇾 Cyprusas of 2026
  • Helicopter 13

Fleet Evolution

🇲🇹 Malta
🇨🇾 Cyprus

Overview

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.

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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.