Air Forces comparison: Malawi vs Uganda
Uganda's air force fields 51 active aircraft — 4.6x Malawi's 11. The breakdown includes 0 vs 6 combat aircraft, 8 vs 30 helicopters, 3 vs 2 transport aircraft, 0 vs 12 trainers (Malawi vs Uganda). Malawi has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Uganda. The Uganda air force is officially the Uganda Air Force.
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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Uganda Air Force 🇺🇬
| Official Name | Uganda Air Force |
| Local Name | Uganda Peoples Defence Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Malawian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
8 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
6 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
30 | |
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Training
|
12 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Malawian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malawi or Uganda?
Uganda has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to Malawi's 11, a difference of 40 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malawi or Uganda?
Uganda has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malawi's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malawi or Uganda?
Uganda operates more military helicopters with 30 compared to Malawi's 8.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malawi or Uganda?
Malawi has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Uganda's 2.
How do the Malawi and Uganda air forces compare in size?
Malawi's air force is 1.5 times larger than Uganda's in terms of total active aircraft (3 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malawi or Uganda?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to Malawi's 0.