Air Forces comparison: Malta vs Netherlands
Netherlands's air force fields 124 active aircraft — 18:1 Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 0 vs 40 combat aircraft, 3 vs 67 helicopters, 1 vs 4 transport aircraft, 0 vs 13 trainers (Malta vs Netherlands). Malta has 0 aircraft on order vs 44 for Netherlands. The Malta air force is officially the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta, while Netherlands's is the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
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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Royal Netherlands Air Force 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Air Force |
| Local Name | Koninklijke Luchtmacht |
| Active aircraft | 124 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
3 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Netherlands aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
40 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
67 | |
|
Training
|
13 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malta or Netherlands?
Netherlands has more military aircraft with 124 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 117 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malta or Netherlands?
Netherlands has more combat aircraft with 40 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malta or Netherlands?
Netherlands operates more military helicopters with 67 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malta or Netherlands?
Netherlands has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Malta and Netherlands air forces compare in size?
Netherlands's air force is 4.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (4 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malta or Netherlands?
Netherlands has 44 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.