Air Forces comparison: Bhutan vs Papua New Guinea
Bhutan operates 2 active military aircraft vs 3 for Papua New Guinea. The breakdown includes 2 vs 0 helicopters, 0 vs 3 transport aircraft (Bhutan vs Papua New Guinea). The Papua New Guinea air force is officially the Papua New Guinea Air Wing.
Bhutanese Air Force 🇧🇹
| Official Name | Bhutanese Air Force |
| Local Name | Royal Bhutan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 2 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Papua New Guinea Air Wing 🇵🇬
| Official Name | Papua New Guinea Air Wing |
| Local Name | Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Operations Element |
| Active aircraft | 3 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Bhutanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
2 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Papua New Guinea aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
3 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Bhutanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bhutan or Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea has more military aircraft with 3 active aircraft compared to Bhutan's 2, a difference of 1 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bhutan or Papua New Guinea?
Bhutan operates more military helicopters with 2 compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bhutan or Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Bhutan's 0.