Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Japan
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Local Name | 空自 (Kūji) |
| Active aircraft | 1397 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 310 |
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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Japanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
331 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
533 | |
|
Training
|
296 | |
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Transport
|
112 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
125 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Japanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Japan?
Japan has more military aircraft with 1,397 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 1,042 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Japan?
Japan has more combat aircraft with 331 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Japan?
Japan operates more military helicopters with 533 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Japan?
Japan has more transport aircraft with 112 compared to Australia's 61.
How do the Australia and Japan air forces compare in size?
Japan's air force is 1.8 times larger than Australia's in terms of total active aircraft (112 vs 61).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Japan?
Japan has 310 aircraft on order compared to Australia's 113.