Air Forces comparison: Malta vs Malawi

Malta operates 7 active military aircraft vs 11 for Malawi. The breakdown includes 3 vs 8 helicopters, 1 vs 3 transport aircraft (Malta vs Malawi). The Malta air force is officially the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.

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 order0
Roundel

Roundel of Malta air force

Malawian Air Force 🇲🇼

Official Name Malawian Air Force
Local Name Air Wing of the Malawi Defence Force
Active aircraft 11 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Malawi air force

Maltese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 3
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 1
Other Other 3

Malawian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 8
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Malawian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Malta or Malawi?
Malawi has more military aircraft with 11 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 4 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malta or Malawi?
Malawi operates more military helicopters with 8 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malta or Malawi?
Malawi has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Malta and Malawi air forces compare in size?
Malawi's air force is 3.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (3 vs 1).