Air Forces comparison: Canada vs Australia
Royal Canadian Air Force 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 351 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 195 |
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Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 327 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 135 |
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Canadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
92 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
145 | |
Training
|
40 | |
Transport
|
43 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
31 | |
Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
99 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
84 | |
|
Training
|
78 | |
|
Transport
|
54 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Canadian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Canada or Australia?
Canada has more military aircraft with 351 active aircraft compared to Australia's 327, a difference of 24 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Canada or Australia?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 99 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Canada's 92.
Which country has more military helicopters, Canada or Australia?
Canada operates more military helicopters with 145 compared to Australia's 84.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Canada or Australia?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 54 compared to Canada's 43.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Canada or Australia?
Canada has 195 aircraft on order compared to Australia's 135.