Air Forces comparison: 
Brunei vs 
Nepal
Brunei operates 33 active military aircraft vs 20 for Nepal.
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Brunei
Nepal
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Brunei | Nepal | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Brunei Air Force | Nepalese Army Air Service | |
| Active aircraft | 33 | 20 | 🇧🇳 1.6× |
| Aircraft on order | 8 | 8 | — |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 9 | 🇳🇵 1.3× |
| Main supplier | United States · 73 % | Poland · 25 % |
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| Helicopters | 19 | 13 | 🇧🇳 1.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 5 | 7 | 🇳🇵 1.4× |
| Trainers | 4 | 0 | 🇧🇳 |
| UAVs | 5 | 0 | 🇧🇳 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brunei or Nepal?
Brunei has more military aircraft with 33 active aircraft compared to Nepal's 20, a difference of 13 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brunei or Nepal?
Brunei operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Nepal's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brunei or Nepal?
Nepal has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Brunei's 5.
How do the Brunei and Nepal air forces compare in size?
Brunei's air force is 1.6 times larger than Nepal's in terms of total active aircraft (33 vs 20).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brunei or Nepal?
Brunei and Nepal both have 8 aircraft on order.