Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Finland
Australia's air force fields 355 active aircraft — 2.2x Finland's 164. The breakdown includes 108 vs 62 combat aircraft, 95 vs 27 helicopters, 61 vs 12 transport aircraft, 79 vs 63 trainers (Australia vs Finland). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 63 for Finland. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force.
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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Finnish Air Force 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Air Force |
| Local Name | Ilmavoimat |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 63 |
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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Finnish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
62 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
27 | |
|
Training
|
63 | |
|
Transport
|
12 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Finnish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Finland?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Finland's 164, a difference of 191 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Finland?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Finland's 62.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Finland?
Australia operates more military helicopters with 95 compared to Finland's 27.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Finland?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Finland's 12.
How do the Australia and Finland air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 5.1 times larger than Finland's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Finland?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Finland's 63.