Air Forces comparison: 
Libya vs 
Malta
Libya's air force fields 80 active aircraft — 11:1 Malta's 7.
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Key figures as of 2026
| Libya | Malta | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Libyan Air Force | Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta | |
| Active aircraft | 80 | 7 | 🇱🇾 11× |
| Aircraft on order | 16 | 0 | 🇱🇾 |
| Combat aircraft | 20 | 0 | 🇱🇾 |
| Combat share of fleet | 25.0 % | 0.0 % | 🇱🇾 |
| Aircraft types in service | 15 | 3 | 🇱🇾 5.0× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 40 % | Italy · 43 % |
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| Helicopters | 17 | 3 | 🇱🇾 5.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 5 | 1 | 🇱🇾 5.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 3 | 🇲🇹 |
| Trainers | 38 | 0 | 🇱🇾 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Libya or Malta?
Libya has more military aircraft with 80 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 73 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Libya or Malta?
Libya has more combat aircraft with 20 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Libya or Malta?
Libya operates more military helicopters with 17 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Libya or Malta?
Libya has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Libya and Malta air forces compare in size?
Libya's air force is 5.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (5 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Libya or Malta?
Libya has 16 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.