Air Forces comparison: Brunei vs South Africa
South Africa's air force fields 192 active aircraft — 7.4x Brunei's 26. The breakdown includes 0 vs 25 combat aircraft, 19 vs 84 helicopters, 3 vs 22 transport aircraft, 4 vs 57 trainers (Brunei vs South Africa). Brunei has 8 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Africa. The Brunei air force is officially the Royal Brunei Air Force.
Royal Brunei Air Force 🇧🇳
| Official Name | Royal Brunei Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei |
| Active aircraft | 26 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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South African Air Force 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Air Force |
| Local Name | South African Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 192 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Bruneian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
19 | |
Training
|
4 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South African aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
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0 | |
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Helicopter
|
84 | |
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Training
|
57 | |
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Transport
|
22 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Bruneian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South African Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brunei or South Africa?
South Africa has more military aircraft with 192 active aircraft compared to Brunei's 26, a difference of 166 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brunei or South Africa?
South Africa has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Brunei's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brunei or South Africa?
South Africa operates more military helicopters with 84 compared to Brunei's 19.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brunei or South Africa?
South Africa has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Brunei's 3.
How do the Brunei and South Africa air forces compare in size?
South Africa's air force is 7.3 times larger than Brunei's in terms of total active aircraft (22 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brunei or South Africa?
Brunei has 8 aircraft on order compared to South Africa's 0.