Air Forces comparison: Bhutan vs Nepal
Nepal's air force fields 22 active aircraft — 11:1 Bhutan's 2. The breakdown includes 2 vs 15 helicopters, 0 vs 7 transport aircraft (Bhutan vs Nepal). The Nepal air force is officially the Nepalese Army Air Service.
Bhutanese Air Force 🇧🇹
| Official Name | Bhutanese Air Force |
| Local Name | Royal Bhutan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 2 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Nepalese Army Air Service 🇳🇵
| Official Name | Nepalese Army Air Service |
| Local Name | नेपाली सेना वायु सेना (Nepali Sena Vayu Sena) |
| Active aircraft | 22 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Bhutanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
2 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Nepalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
7 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Bhutanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nepalese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bhutan or Nepal?
Nepal has more military aircraft with 22 active aircraft compared to Bhutan's 2, a difference of 20 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bhutan or Nepal?
Nepal operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Bhutan's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bhutan or Nepal?
Nepal has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Bhutan's 0.