Air Forces comparison: Australia vs United Kingdom
Australia operates 355 active military aircraft vs 640 for United Kingdom. The breakdown includes 108 vs 151 combat aircraft, 95 vs 259 helicopters, 61 vs 59 transport aircraft, 79 vs 156 trainers (Australia vs United Kingdom). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 41 for United Kingdom. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force, while United Kingdom's is the Royal 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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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
151 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
259 | |
|
Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
59 | |
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Other
|
15 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 285 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or United Kingdom?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to United Kingdom's 59.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or United Kingdom?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to United Kingdom's 41.