Air Forces comparison: Malta vs Niger
Niger's air force fields 25 active aircraft — 3.6x Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 0 vs 2 combat aircraft, 3 vs 12 helicopters, 1 vs 8 transport aircraft, 0 vs 2 trainers (Malta vs Niger). Malta has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Niger. 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 order | 0 |
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Nigerien Air Force 🇳🇪
| Official Name | Nigerien Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Niger |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
3 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Nigerien aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
2 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
12 | |
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Training
|
2 | |
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Transport
|
8 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerien Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malta or Niger?
Niger has more military aircraft with 25 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 18 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malta or Niger?
Niger has more combat aircraft with 2 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malta or Niger?
Niger operates more military helicopters with 12 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malta or Niger?
Niger has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Malta and Niger air forces compare in size?
Niger's air force is 8.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malta or Niger?
Niger has 2 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.