Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Sri Lanka
Australia's air force fields 355 active aircraft — 3.6x Sri Lanka's 99. The breakdown includes 108 vs 17 combat aircraft, 95 vs 62 helicopters, 61 vs 17 transport aircraft, 79 vs 0 trainers (Australia vs Sri Lanka). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 0 for Sri Lanka. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force, while Sri Lanka's is the Sri Lanka 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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Sri Lanka Air Force 🇱🇰
| Official Name | Sri Lanka Air Force |
| Local Name | ශ්රී ලංකා ගුවන් හමුදාව (Sri Lanka Guwan Hamudawa) |
| Active aircraft | 99 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Sri Lankan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
17 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
62 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
17 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sri Lankan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Sri Lanka?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 99, a difference of 256 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Sri Lanka?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 17.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Sri Lanka?
Australia operates more military helicopters with 95 compared to Sri Lanka's 62.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Sri Lanka?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Sri Lanka's 17.
How do the Australia and Sri Lanka air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 3.6 times larger than Sri Lanka's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Sri Lanka?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Sri Lanka's 0.