Air Forces comparison: Australia vs South Korea
South Korea's air force fields 1,543 active aircraft — 4.3x Australia's 355. The breakdown includes 108 vs 314 combat aircraft, 95 vs 856 helicopters, 61 vs 56 transport aircraft, 79 vs 293 trainers (Australia vs South Korea). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 410 for South Korea. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force, while South Korea's is the Republic of Korea 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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Republic of Korea Air Force 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gong-gun) |
| Active aircraft | 1543 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 410 |
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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
South Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
314 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
856 | |
|
Training
|
293 | |
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Transport
|
56 | |
|
Other
|
24 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or South Korea?
South Korea has more military aircraft with 1,543 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 1,188 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or South Korea?
South Korea has more combat aircraft with 314 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or South Korea?
South Korea operates more military helicopters with 856 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or South Korea?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to South Korea's 56.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or South Korea?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Australia's 113.