Air Forces comparison: Malawi vs Papua New Guinea
Malawi's air force fields 11 active aircraft — 3.7x Papua New Guinea's 3. The breakdown includes 8 vs 0 helicopters, 3 vs 3 transport aircraft (Malawi vs Papua New Guinea). The Papua New Guinea air force is officially the Papua New Guinea Air Wing.
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 order | 0 |
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Papua New Guinea Air Wing 🇵🇬
| Official Name | Papua New Guinea Air Wing |
| Local Name | Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Operations Element |
| Active aircraft | 3 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Malawian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
8 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Papua New Guinea aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Malawian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malawi or Papua New Guinea?
Malawi has more military aircraft with 11 active aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 3, a difference of 8 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malawi or Papua New Guinea?
Malawi operates more military helicopters with 8 compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malawi or Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Malawi's 3.