Air Forces comparison: Malta vs Suriname

Malta's air force fields 7 active aircraft — 2.3x Suriname's 3. The breakdown includes 3 vs 3 helicopters, 1 vs 0 transport aircraft (Malta vs Suriname). 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

Surinamese Air Force 🇸🇷

Official Name Surinamese Air Force
Local Name Surinaamse Luchtmacht
Active aircraft 3 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Suriname 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

Surinamese aircraft by type

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

Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Surinamese Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Malta or Suriname?
Malta has more military aircraft with 7 active aircraft compared to Suriname's 3, a difference of 4 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malta or Suriname?
Suriname operates more military helicopters with 3 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malta or Suriname?
Malta has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to Suriname's 0.