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 order | 267 |
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Indonesian Air Force 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara |
| Active aircraft | 467 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 147 |
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Emirati aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
135 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
264 | |
Training
|
86 | |
Transport
|
55 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Indonesian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
52 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
220 | |
|
Training
|
104 | |
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Transport
|
90 | |
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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.