Air Forces comparison: Canada vs Australia
Royal Canadian Air Force 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 191 |
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Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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Canadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
92 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
146 | |
Training
|
40 | |
Transport
|
46 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
31 | |
Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
108 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
95 | |
|
Training
|
79 | |
|
Transport
|
61 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Canadian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Canada or Australia?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Canada's 355, a difference of 0 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Canada or Australia?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Canada's 92.
Which country has more military helicopters, Canada or Australia?
Canada operates more military helicopters with 146 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Canada or Australia?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Canada's 46.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Canada or Australia?
Canada has 191 aircraft on order compared to Australia's 113.