Air Forces comparison: Bahrain vs Indonesia

Indonesia's air force fields 467 active aircraft — 3.4x Bahrain's 136. The breakdown includes 44 vs 52 combat aircraft, 80 vs 220 helicopters, 3 vs 90 transport aircraft, 9 vs 104 trainers (Bahrain vs Indonesia). Bahrain has 3 aircraft on order vs 147 for Indonesia. The Bahrain air force is officially the Royal Bahraini Air Force.

Royal Bahraini Air Force 🇧🇭

Official Name Royal Bahraini Air Force
Local Name سلاح الجو الملكي البحريني (Silah al Jaw al Malaki al Bahraini)
Active aircraft 136 as of 2026
Aircraft on order3
Roundel

Roundel of Bahrain air force

Indonesian Air Force 🇮🇩

Official Name Indonesian Air Force
Local Name Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara
Active aircraft 467 as of 2026
Aircraft on order147
Roundel

Roundel of Indonesia air force

Bahraini aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 44
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 80
Training Training 9
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Indonesian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 52
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 220
Training Training 104
Transport Transport 90
Other Other 1

Evolution of Bahraini Air Force fleet

Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Bahrain or Indonesia?
Indonesia has more military aircraft with 467 active aircraft compared to Bahrain's 136, a difference of 331 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bahrain or Indonesia?
Indonesia has more combat aircraft with 52 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bahrain's 44.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bahrain or Indonesia?
Indonesia operates more military helicopters with 220 compared to Bahrain's 80.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bahrain or Indonesia?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Bahrain's 3.
How do the Bahrain and Indonesia air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 30.0 times larger than Bahrain's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bahrain or Indonesia?
Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order compared to Bahrain's 3.