Air Forces comparison: Malawi vs Philippines

Philippines's air force fields 246 active aircraft — 22:1 Malawi's 11. The breakdown includes 8 vs 152 helicopters, 3 vs 41 transport aircraft, 0 vs 49 trainers (Malawi vs Philippines). Malawi has 0 aircraft on order vs 44 for Philippines.

Malawian Air Force 🇲🇼

Official Name Malawian Air Force
Local Name Air Wing of the Malawi Defence Force
Active aircraft 11 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Malawi air force

Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭

Official Name Philippine Air Force
Local Name Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas
Active aircraft 246 as of 2026
Aircraft on order44
Roundel

Roundel of Philippines air force

Malawian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 8
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Philippine aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 152
Training Training 49
Transport Transport 41
Other Other 4

Evolution of Malawian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Malawi or Philippines?
Philippines has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to Malawi's 11, a difference of 235 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malawi or Philippines?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to Malawi's 8.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malawi or Philippines?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Malawi's 3.
How do the Malawi and Philippines air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 13.7 times larger than Malawi's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malawi or Philippines?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Malawi's 0.