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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Indonesia Indonesia vs Flag of Australia Australia

Force Profile
Indonesia Australia
Official name Indonesian Air Force Royal Australian Air Force
Local name Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara
Active aircraft 467 (2026) 355 (2026)
Aircraft on order +159 +113
Roundel Roundel of Indonesia air force Roundel of Australia air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇮🇩 Indonesiaas of 2026
  • Combat 65
  • Helicopter 220
  • Training 91
  • Transport 90
  • Other 1
🇦🇺 Australiaas of 2026
  • Combat 96
  • Helicopter 95
  • Training 79
  • Transport 55
  • Other 30

Fleet Evolution

🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇦🇺 Australia

Overview

Indonesia operates 467 active military aircraft vs 355 for Australia.

The breakdown includes 65 vs 96 combat aircraft, 220 vs 95 helicopters, 90 vs 55 transport aircraft, 91 vs 79 trainers (Indonesia vs Australia). Indonesia has 159 aircraft on order vs 113 for Australia.

The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Indonesia or Australia?
Indonesia has more military aircraft with 467 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 112 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Indonesia or Australia?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 96 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Indonesia's 65.
Which country has more military helicopters, Indonesia or Australia?
Indonesia operates more military helicopters with 220 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Indonesia or Australia?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Australia's 55.
How do the Indonesia and Australia air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 1.6 times larger than Australia's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 55).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Indonesia or Australia?
Indonesia has 159 aircraft on order compared to Australia's 113.