Air Forces comparison: Malta vs Uruguay
Uruguay's air force fields 46 active aircraft — 6.6x Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 0 vs 4 combat aircraft, 3 vs 15 helicopters, 1 vs 8 transport aircraft, 0 vs 15 trainers (Malta vs Uruguay). Malta has 0 aircraft on order vs 9 for Uruguay. 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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Uruguayan Air Force 🇺🇾
| Official Name | Uruguayan Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya |
| Active aircraft | 46 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 9 |
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Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
3 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Uruguayan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
15 | |
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Transport
|
8 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Uruguayan Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malta or Uruguay?
Uruguay has more military aircraft with 46 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 39 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malta or Uruguay?
Uruguay has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malta or Uruguay?
Uruguay operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malta or Uruguay?
Uruguay has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Malta and Uruguay air forces compare in size?
Uruguay'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 Uruguay?
Uruguay has 9 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.