Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Philippines
Overview
Australia operates 355 active military aircraft vs 246 for Philippines.
The breakdown includes 108 vs 0 combat aircraft, 95 vs 152 helicopters, 61 vs 41 transport aircraft, 79 vs 49 trainers (Australia vs Philippines). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 44 for Philippines.
The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian 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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Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭
| Official Name | Philippine Air Force |
| Local Name | Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas |
| Active aircraft | 246 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 | |
Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
152 | |
|
Training
|
49 | |
|
Transport
|
41 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Philippines?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Philippines's 246, a difference of 109 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Philippines?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Philippines?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Philippines?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Philippines's 41.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Philippines?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Philippines's 44.