Air Forces comparison: 
Australia vs 
Papua New Guinea
Force Profile
| Australia | Papua New Guinea | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Australian Air Force | Papua New Guinea Air Wing |
| Local name | — | Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Operations Element |
| Active aircraft | 355 (2026) | 3 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | +113 | — |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇦🇺 Australiaas of 2026
🇵🇬 Papua New Guineaas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇦🇺 Australia
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
Overview
Australia's air force fields 355 active aircraft — 118:1 Papua New Guinea's 3.
The breakdown includes 96 vs 0 combat aircraft, 95 vs 0 helicopters, 55 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.
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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 96 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 55 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 18.3 times larger than Papua New Guinea's in terms of total active aircraft (55 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.