Air Forces comparison: Australia vs India
India's air force fields 2,217 active aircraft — 6.2x Australia's 355. The breakdown includes 108 vs 588 combat aircraft, 95 vs 993 helicopters, 61 vs 340 transport aircraft, 79 vs 290 trainers (Australia vs India). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 587 for India. 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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Indian Air Force 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Air Force |
| Local Name | भारतीय वायु सेना (Bhāratīya vāyu senā) |
| Active aircraft | 2217 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 587 |
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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Indian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
588 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
993 | |
|
Training
|
290 | |
|
Transport
|
340 | |
|
Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Indian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or India?
India has more military aircraft with 2,217 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 1,862 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or India?
India has more combat aircraft with 588 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or India?
India operates more military helicopters with 993 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or India?
India has more transport aircraft with 340 compared to Australia's 61.
How do the Australia and India air forces compare in size?
India's air force is 5.6 times larger than Australia's in terms of total active aircraft (340 vs 61).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or India?
India has 587 aircraft on order compared to Australia's 113.