Air Forces comparison: Germany vs Indonesia
Germany operates 589 active military aircraft vs 467 for Indonesia. The breakdown includes 224 vs 52 combat aircraft, 290 vs 220 helicopters, 70 vs 90 transport aircraft, 2 vs 104 trainers (Germany vs Indonesia). Germany has 302 aircraft on order vs 147 for Indonesia.
German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftwaffe |
| Active aircraft | 589 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 302 |
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Indonesian Air Force 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara |
| Active aircraft | 467 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 147 |
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German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
224 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
290 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
70 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Indonesian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
52 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
220 | |
|
Training
|
104 | |
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Transport
|
90 | |
|
Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Germany or Indonesia?
Germany has more military aircraft with 589 active aircraft compared to Indonesia's 467, a difference of 122 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Germany or Indonesia?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 224 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Indonesia's 52.
Which country has more military helicopters, Germany or Indonesia?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 290 compared to Indonesia's 220.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Germany or Indonesia?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Germany's 70.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Germany or Indonesia?
Germany has 302 aircraft on order compared to Indonesia's 147.