Air Forces comparison: Indonesia vs Sri Lanka
Indonesia's air force fields 467 active aircraft — 4.7x Sri Lanka's 99. The breakdown includes 52 vs 17 combat aircraft, 220 vs 62 helicopters, 90 vs 17 transport aircraft, 104 vs 0 trainers (Indonesia vs Sri Lanka). Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order vs 0 for Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka air force is officially the Sri Lanka Air Force.
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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Sri Lanka Air Force 🇱🇰
| Official Name | Sri Lanka Air Force |
| Local Name | ශ්රී ලංකා ගුවන් හමුදාව (Sri Lanka Guwan Hamudawa) |
| Active aircraft | 99 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Indonesian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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52 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
220 | |
Training
|
104 | |
Transport
|
90 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Sri Lankan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
17 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
62 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sri Lankan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Indonesia or Sri Lanka?
Indonesia has more military aircraft with 467 active aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 99, a difference of 368 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Indonesia or Sri Lanka?
Indonesia has more combat aircraft with 52 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 17.
Which country has more military helicopters, Indonesia or Sri Lanka?
Indonesia operates more military helicopters with 220 compared to Sri Lanka's 62.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Indonesia or Sri Lanka?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Sri Lanka's 17.
How do the Indonesia and Sri Lanka air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 5.3 times larger than Sri Lanka's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Indonesia or Sri Lanka?
Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order compared to Sri Lanka's 0.