Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Singapore

Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺

Official Name Royal Australian Air Force
Active aircraft 355 as of 2026
Aircraft on order113
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Roundel of Australia air force

Republic of Singapore Air Force 🇸🇬

Official Name Republic of Singapore Air Force
Active aircraft 231 as of 2026
Aircraft on order23
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Roundel of Singapore air force

Australian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 108
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 95
Training Training 79
Transport Transport 61
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 12

Singaporean aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 100
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 71
Training Training 35
Transport Transport 20
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 5

Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Singaporean Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Singapore?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Singapore's 231, a difference of 124 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Singapore?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Singapore's 100.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Singapore?
Australia operates more military helicopters with 95 compared to Singapore's 71.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Singapore?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Singapore's 20.
How do the Australia and Singapore air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 3.0 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 20).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Singapore?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Singapore's 23.