Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Japan

Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺

Official Name Royal Australian Air Force
Active aircraft327 as of 2025
Aircraft on order135
Roundel

Roundel of Australia air force
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵

Official Name Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Local Name 空自 (Kūji)
Active aircraft1443 as of 2025
Aircraft on order335
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Roundel of Japan air force
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Australian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 99
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 84
Training Training 78
Transport Transport 54
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 12

Japanese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 322
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 579
Training Training 307
Transport Transport 110
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 125

Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Japanese Air Force fleet

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