Air Forces comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Indonesia

Overview

United Arab Emirates operates 548 active military aircraft vs 467 for Indonesia.

The breakdown includes 135 vs 52 combat aircraft, 264 vs 220 helicopters, 55 vs 90 transport aircraft, 86 vs 104 trainers (United Arab Emirates vs Indonesia). United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order vs 147 for Indonesia.

The United Arab Emirates air force is officially the United Arab Emirates Air Force.

United Arab Emirates Air Force 🇦🇪

Official Name United Arab Emirates Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي الإماراتية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah wal Difāʿ al Jawwī al Imārātīyah)
Active aircraft 548 as of 2026
Aircraft on order267
Roundel

Roundel of United Arab Emirates air force

Indonesian Air Force 🇮🇩

Official Name Indonesian Air Force
Local Name Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara
Active aircraft 467 as of 2026
Aircraft on order147
Roundel

Roundel of Indonesia air force

Emirati aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 135
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 264
Training Training 86
Transport Transport 55
Other Other 8

Indonesian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 52
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 220
Training Training 104
Transport Transport 90
Other Other 1

Evolution of Emirati Air Force fleet

Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Indonesia?
United Arab Emirates has more military aircraft with 548 active aircraft compared to Indonesia's 467, a difference of 81 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Indonesia?
United Arab Emirates has more combat aircraft with 135 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Indonesia's 52.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Indonesia?
United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to Indonesia's 220.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Indonesia?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to United Arab Emirates's 55.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 1.6 times larger than United Arab Emirates's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 55).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Arab Emirates or Indonesia?
United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order compared to Indonesia's 147.