Air Forces comparison: Malta vs Libya
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 | 9 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
| Roundel |
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Libyan Air Force 🇱🇾
| Official Name | Libyan Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الليبية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiyah al Lībiyah) |
| Active aircraft | 141 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
| Roundel |
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Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
5 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Libyan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
23 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
33 | |
|
Training
|
71 | |
|
Transport
|
14 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Libyan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malta or Libya?
Libya has more military aircraft with 141 active aircraft compared to Malta's 9, a difference of 132 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malta or Libya?
Libya has more combat aircraft with 23 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malta or Libya?
Libya operates more military helicopters with 33 compared to Malta's 5.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malta or Libya?
Libya has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Malta and Libya air forces compare in size?
Libya's air force is 14.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 1).