Air Forces comparison: Malawi vs Yemen
Yemen's air force fields 156 active aircraft — 14:1 Malawi's 11. The breakdown includes 0 vs 75 combat aircraft, 8 vs 40 helicopters, 3 vs 13 transport aircraft, 0 vs 28 trainers (Malawi vs Yemen).
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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Yemeni Air Force 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي اليمنية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya wal Difa’a al Jawwi al Yamaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 156 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Malawian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
8 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Yemeni aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
75 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
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Training
|
28 | |
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Transport
|
13 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Malawian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malawi or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to Malawi's 11, a difference of 145 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malawi or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malawi's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malawi or Yemen?
Yemen operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to Malawi's 8.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malawi or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Malawi's 3.
How do the Malawi and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 4.3 times larger than Malawi's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 3).