Air Forces comparison: Central African Republic vs Papua New Guinea
Central African Republic's air force fields 8 active aircraft — 2.7x Papua New Guinea's 3. The breakdown includes 0 vs 3 transport aircraft, 8 vs 0 trainers (Central African Republic vs Papua New Guinea). The Central African Republic air force is officially the Central African Republic Air Force, while Papua New Guinea's is the Papua New Guinea Air Wing.
Central African Republic Air Force 🇨🇫
| Official Name | Central African Republic Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne Centrafricaine |
| Active aircraft | 8 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Central African aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
8 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Papua New Guinea aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Central African Air Force fleet
Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Central African Republic or Papua New Guinea?
Central African Republic has more military aircraft with 8 active aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 3, a difference of 5 aircraft.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Central African Republic or Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Central African Republic's 0.