Air Forces comparison: 
Bangladesh vs 
Pakistan
Force Profile
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Bangladesh Air Force | Pakistan Air Force |
| Local name | বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনী (Bangladesh Biman Bahini) | پاک فضائیہ (Pāk Faḍāyiyah) |
| Active aircraft | 214 (2026) | 1,369 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | +6 | +77 |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇧🇩 Bangladeshas of 2026
🇵🇰 Pakistanas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
🇵🇰 Pakistan
Overview
Pakistan's air force fields 1,369 active aircraft — 6.4x Bangladesh's 214.
The breakdown includes 79 vs 469 combat aircraft, 75 vs 355 helicopters, 21 vs 62 transport aircraft, 39 vs 447 trainers (Bangladesh vs Pakistan). Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order vs 77 for Pakistan.
The Bangladesh air force is officially the Bangladesh Air Force, while Pakistan's is the Pakistan Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan has more military aircraft with 1,369 active aircraft compared to Bangladesh's 214, a difference of 1,155 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan has more combat aircraft with 469 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bangladesh's 79.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates more military helicopters with 355 compared to Bangladesh's 75.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan has more transport aircraft with 62 compared to Bangladesh's 21.
How do the Bangladesh and Pakistan air forces compare in size?
Pakistan's air force is 3.0 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total active aircraft (62 vs 21).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan has 77 aircraft on order compared to Bangladesh's 6.