Air Forces comparison: Cameroon vs Papua New Guinea
Cameroon's air force fields 35 active aircraft — 12:1 Papua New Guinea's 3. The breakdown includes 6 vs 0 combat aircraft, 21 vs 0 helicopters, 8 vs 3 transport aircraft (Cameroon vs Papua New Guinea). The Papua New Guinea air force is officially the Papua New Guinea Air Wing.
Cameroonian Air Force 🇨🇲
| Official Name | Cameroonian Air Force |
| Local Name | Cameroon Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 35 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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Cameroonian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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6 | |
Bomber
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0 | |
Helicopter
|
21 | |
Training
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0 | |
Transport
|
8 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Papua New Guinea aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
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0 | |
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Bomber
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0 | |
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Helicopter
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0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
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0 | |
Evolution of Cameroonian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cameroon or Papua New Guinea?
Cameroon has more military aircraft with 35 active aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 3, a difference of 32 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cameroon or Papua New Guinea?
Cameroon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cameroon or Papua New Guinea?
Cameroon operates more military helicopters with 21 compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cameroon or Papua New Guinea?
Cameroon has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Papua New Guinea's 3.
How do the Cameroon and Papua New Guinea air forces compare in size?
Cameroon's air force is 2.7 times larger than Papua New Guinea's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 3).