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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Bhutan Bhutan vs Flag of Nepal Nepal

Force Profile
Bhutan Nepal
Official name Bhutanese Air Force Nepalese Army Air Service
Local name Royal Bhutan Air Force नेपाली सेना वायु सेना (Nepali Sena Vayu Sena)
Active aircraft 2 (2026) 22 (2026)
Aircraft on order — —
Roundel — Roundel of Nepal air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇧🇹 Bhutanas of 2026
  • Helicopter 2
🇳🇵 Nepalas of 2026
  • Helicopter 15
  • Transport 7

Fleet Evolution

🇧🇹 Bhutan
🇳🇵 Nepal

Overview

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.

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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.