Air Forces comparison: Canada vs Papua New Guinea
Canada's air force fields 355 active aircraft — 118:1 Papua New Guinea's 3. The breakdown includes 92 vs 0 combat aircraft, 146 vs 0 helicopters, 46 vs 3 transport aircraft, 40 vs 0 trainers (Canada vs Papua New Guinea). Canada has 191 aircraft on order vs 0 for Papua New Guinea. The Canada air force is officially the Royal Canadian Air Force, while Papua New Guinea's is the Papua New Guinea Air Wing.
Royal Canadian Air Force 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 191 |
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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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Canadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
92 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
146 | |
Training
|
40 | |
Transport
|
46 | |
Other
|
31 | |
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 Canadian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Canada or Papua New Guinea?
Canada has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 3, a difference of 352 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Canada or Papua New Guinea?
Canada has more combat aircraft with 92 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Canada or Papua New Guinea?
Canada operates more military helicopters with 146 compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Canada or Papua New Guinea?
Canada has more transport aircraft with 46 compared to Papua New Guinea's 3.
How do the Canada and Papua New Guinea air forces compare in size?
Canada's air force is 15.3 times larger than Papua New Guinea's in terms of total active aircraft (46 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Canada or Papua New Guinea?
Canada has 191 aircraft on order compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.