Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Netherlands
Australia's air force fields 355 active aircraft — 2.9x Netherlands's 124. The breakdown includes 108 vs 40 combat aircraft, 95 vs 67 helicopters, 61 vs 4 transport aircraft, 79 vs 13 trainers (Australia vs Netherlands). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 44 for Netherlands. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force, while Netherlands's is the Royal Netherlands 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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Royal Netherlands Air Force 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Air Force |
| Local Name | Koninklijke Luchtmacht |
| Active aircraft | 124 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Netherlands aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
40 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
67 | |
|
Training
|
13 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Netherlands Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Netherlands?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Netherlands's 124, a difference of 231 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Netherlands?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Netherlands's 40.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Netherlands?
Australia operates more military helicopters with 95 compared to Netherlands's 67.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Netherlands?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Netherlands's 4.
How do the Australia and Netherlands air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 15.2 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Netherlands?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Netherlands's 44.