Air Forces comparison: Bhutan vs India
Bhutanese Air Force 🇧🇹
| Official Name | Bhutanese Air Force |
| Local Name | Royal Bhutan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Indian Air Force 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Air Force |
| Local Name | भारतीय वायु सेना (Bhāratīya vāyu senā) |
| Active aircraft | 2217 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 587 |
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Bhutanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Indian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
588 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
993 | |
|
Training
|
290 | |
|
Transport
|
340 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Bhutanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Indian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bhutan or India?
India has more military aircraft with 2,217 active aircraft compared to Bhutan's 0, a difference of 2,217 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bhutan or India?
India has more combat aircraft with 588 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bhutan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bhutan or India?
India operates more military helicopters with 993 compared to Bhutan's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bhutan or India?
India has more transport aircraft with 340 compared to Bhutan's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bhutan or India?
India has 587 aircraft on order compared to Bhutan's 0.