Air Forces comparison: Bangladesh vs Nepal
Overview
Bangladesh's air force fields 214 active aircraft — 9.7x Nepal's 22.
The breakdown includes 79 vs 0 combat aircraft, 75 vs 15 helicopters, 21 vs 7 transport aircraft, 39 vs 0 trainers (Bangladesh vs Nepal). Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order vs 0 for Nepal.
The Bangladesh air force is officially the Bangladesh Air Force, while Nepal's is the Nepalese Army Air Service.
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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Nepalese Army Air Service 🇳🇵
| Official Name | Nepalese Army Air Service |
| Local Name | नेपाली सेना वायु सेना (Nepali Sena Vayu Sena) |
| Active aircraft | 22 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Bangladeshi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
79 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
75 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
21 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Nepalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
7 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Bangladeshi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nepalese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bangladesh or Nepal?
Bangladesh has more military aircraft with 214 active aircraft compared to Nepal's 22, a difference of 192 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bangladesh or Nepal?
Bangladesh has more combat aircraft with 79 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nepal's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bangladesh or Nepal?
Bangladesh operates more military helicopters with 75 compared to Nepal's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bangladesh or Nepal?
Bangladesh has more transport aircraft with 21 compared to Nepal's 7.
How do the Bangladesh and Nepal air forces compare in size?
Bangladesh's air force is 3.0 times larger than Nepal's in terms of total active aircraft (21 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bangladesh or Nepal?
Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order compared to Nepal's 0.