Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Papua New Guinea
Overview
Australia's air force fields 355 active aircraft — 118:1 Papua New Guinea's 3.
The breakdown includes 108 vs 0 combat aircraft, 95 vs 0 helicopters, 61 vs 3 transport aircraft, 79 vs 0 trainers (Australia vs Papua New Guinea). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 0 for Papua New Guinea.
The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force, while Papua New Guinea's is the Papua New Guinea Air Wing.
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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Papua New Guinea Air Wing 🇵🇬
| Official Name | Papua New Guinea Air Wing |
| Local Name | Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Operations Element |
| Active aircraft | 3 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 | |
Papua New Guinea aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Papua New Guinea?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 3, a difference of 352 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Papua New Guinea?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Papua New Guinea?
Australia operates more military helicopters with 95 compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Papua New Guinea?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Papua New Guinea's 3.
How do the Australia and Papua New Guinea air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 20.3 times larger than Papua New Guinea's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Papua New Guinea?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.