Air Forces comparison: Malta vs Oman
Oman's air force fields 126 active aircraft — 18:1 Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 0 vs 35 combat aircraft, 3 vs 40 helicopters, 1 vs 9 transport aircraft, 0 vs 42 trainers (Malta vs Oman). The Malta air force is officially the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta, while Oman's is the Royal Air Force of Oman.
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 Air Force of Oman 🇴🇲
| Official Name | Royal Air Force of Oman |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السلطانية العمانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as Sultaniyya al 'Omaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 126 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
3 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Omani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
35 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
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Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Omani Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malta or Oman?
Oman has more military aircraft with 126 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 119 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malta or Oman?
Oman has more combat aircraft with 35 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malta or Oman?
Oman operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malta or Oman?
Oman has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Malta and Oman air forces compare in size?
Oman's air force is 9.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 1).