Air Forces comparison: 
Australia vs 
Japan
Aircraft by Type
🇦🇺 Australiaas of 2026
🇯🇵 Japanas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇦🇺 Australia
🇯🇵 Japan
Overview
Japan's air force fields 1,399 active aircraft — 3.9x Australia's 355.
The breakdown includes 96 vs 331 combat aircraft, 95 vs 533 helicopters, 55 vs 114 transport aircraft, 79 vs 296 trainers (Australia vs Japan). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 317 for Japan.
The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force, while Japan's is the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Japan?
Japan has more military aircraft with 1,399 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 1,044 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Japan?
Japan has more combat aircraft with 331 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 96.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Japan?
Japan operates more military helicopters with 533 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Japan?
Japan has more transport aircraft with 114 compared to Australia's 55.
How do the Australia and Japan air forces compare in size?
Japan's air force is 2.1 times larger than Australia's in terms of total active aircraft (114 vs 55).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Japan?
Japan has 317 aircraft on order compared to Australia's 113.