Air Forces comparison: Malta vs Tanzania
Tanzania's air force fields 43 active aircraft — 6.1x Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 0 vs 20 combat aircraft, 3 vs 15 helicopters, 1 vs 8 transport aircraft (Malta vs Tanzania). Malta has 0 aircraft on order vs 1 for Tanzania. The Malta air force is officially the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta, while Tanzania's is the Tanzania Air Force Command.
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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Tanzania Air Force Command 🇹🇿
| Official Name | Tanzania Air Force Command |
| Local Name | Jeshi la Anga la Wananchi wa Tanzania |
| Active aircraft | 43 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
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Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
3 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Tanzanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
20 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
15 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
8 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Tanzanian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malta or Tanzania?
Tanzania has more military aircraft with 43 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 36 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malta or Tanzania?
Tanzania has more combat aircraft with 20 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malta or Tanzania?
Tanzania operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malta or Tanzania?
Tanzania has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Malta and Tanzania air forces compare in size?
Tanzania'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 Tanzania?
Tanzania has 1 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.