Air Forces comparison: Bangladesh vs Indonesia
Overview
Indonesia's air force fields 467 active aircraft — 2.2x Bangladesh's 214.
The breakdown includes 79 vs 52 combat aircraft, 75 vs 220 helicopters, 21 vs 90 transport aircraft, 39 vs 104 trainers (Bangladesh vs Indonesia). Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order vs 147 for Indonesia.
The Bangladesh air force is officially the Bangladesh Air Force.
Bangladesh Air Force 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Air Force |
| Local Name | বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনী (Bangladesh Biman Bahini) |
| Active aircraft | 214 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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Indonesian Air Force 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara |
| Active aircraft | 467 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 147 |
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Bangladeshi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
79 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
75 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
21 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Indonesian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
52 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
220 | |
|
Training
|
104 | |
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Transport
|
90 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Bangladeshi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bangladesh or Indonesia?
Indonesia has more military aircraft with 467 active aircraft compared to Bangladesh's 214, a difference of 253 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bangladesh or Indonesia?
Bangladesh has more combat aircraft with 79 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Indonesia's 52.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bangladesh or Indonesia?
Indonesia operates more military helicopters with 220 compared to Bangladesh's 75.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bangladesh or Indonesia?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Bangladesh's 21.
How do the Bangladesh and Indonesia air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 4.3 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 21).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bangladesh or Indonesia?
Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order compared to Bangladesh's 6.