Air Forces comparison: Indonesia vs Malaysia
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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Royal Malaysian Air Force 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia |
| Active aircraft | 149 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 32 |
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Indonesian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
52 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
220 | |
Training
|
104 | |
Transport
|
90 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
54 | |
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Training
|
36 | |
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Transport
|
26 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia has more military aircraft with 467 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 318 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia has more combat aircraft with 52 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia operates more military helicopters with 220 compared to Malaysia's 54.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Malaysia's 26.
How do the Indonesia and Malaysia air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 3.5 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Indonesia or Malaysia?
Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order compared to Malaysia's 32.