Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Taiwan
Australia operates 355 active military aircraft vs 686 for Taiwan. The breakdown includes 108 vs 319 combat aircraft, 95 vs 239 helicopters, 61 vs 26 transport aircraft, 79 vs 84 trainers (Australia vs Taiwan). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 93 for Taiwan. 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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Taiwanese Air Force 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Taiwanese Air Force |
| Local Name | 中華民國空軍 (Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 686 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 93 |
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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Taiwanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
319 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
239 | |
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Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
26 | |
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Other
|
18 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Taiwanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Taiwan?
Taiwan has more military aircraft with 686 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 331 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Taiwan?
Taiwan has more combat aircraft with 319 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more military helicopters with 239 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Taiwan?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Taiwan's 26.
How do the Australia and Taiwan air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 2.3 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Taiwan?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Taiwan's 93.