Air Forces comparison: Malta vs Vietnam

Vietnam's air force fields 205 active aircraft — 29:1 Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 0 vs 71 combat aircraft, 3 vs 42 helicopters, 1 vs 17 transport aircraft, 0 vs 75 trainers (Malta vs Vietnam). The Malta air force is officially the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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 order0
Roundel

Roundel of Malta air force

Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳

Official Name Vietnam People's Air Force
Local Name Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam
Active aircraft 205 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Vietnam 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

Vietnamese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 71
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 42
Training Training 75
Transport Transport 17
Other Other 0

Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Malta or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more military aircraft with 205 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 198 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malta or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more combat aircraft with 71 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malta or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more military helicopters with 42 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malta or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Malta and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Vietnam's air force is 17.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 1).