Air Forces comparison: Burundi vs Papua New Guinea

Burundi's air force fields 13 active aircraft — 4.3x Papua New Guinea's 3. The breakdown includes 13 vs 0 helicopters, 0 vs 3 transport aircraft (Burundi vs Papua New Guinea). The Papua New Guinea air force is officially the Papua New Guinea Air Wing.

Burundian Air Force 🇧🇮

Official Name Burundian Air Force
Local Name Force Aérienne du Burundi
Active aircraft 13 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Burundi air force

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 order0
Roundel

Roundel of Papua New Guinea air force

Burundian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 13
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 0
Other Other 0

Papua New Guinea aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 0
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Evolution of Burundian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Burundi or Papua New Guinea?
Burundi has more military aircraft with 13 active aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 3, a difference of 10 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burundi or Papua New Guinea?
Burundi operates more military helicopters with 13 compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burundi or Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Burundi's 0.