Air Forces comparison: 
Australia vs 
Algeria
Australia operates 355 active military aircraft vs 612 for Algeria.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Australia | Algeria | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Australian Air Force | Algerian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 355 | 612 | 🇩🇿 1.7× |
| Aircraft on order | 113 | 49 | 🇦🇺 2.3× |
| Combat aircraft | 96 | 156 | 🇩🇿 1.6× |
| Combat share of fleet | 27.0 % | 25.5 % | 🇦🇺 1.1× |
| Aircraft types in service | 20 | 28 | 🇩🇿 1.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 62 % | Ex-USSR · 68 % |
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| Helicopters | 95 | 315 | 🇩🇿 3.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 42 | 51 | 🇩🇿 1.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 43 | 29 | 🇦🇺 1.5× |
| Trainers | 79 | 61 | 🇦🇺 1.3× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Algeria?
Algeria has more military aircraft with 612 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 257 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Algeria?
Algeria has more combat aircraft with 156 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 96.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Algeria?
Algeria operates more military helicopters with 315 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Algeria?
Algeria has more transport aircraft with 51 compared to Australia's 42.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Algeria?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Algeria's 49.