Air Forces comparison: 
Indonesia vs 
Malaysia
Aircraft by Type
🇮🇩 Indonesiaas of 2026
🇲🇾 Malaysiaas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Overview
Indonesia's air force fields 467 active aircraft — 3.1x Malaysia's 149.
The breakdown includes 65 vs 25 combat aircraft, 220 vs 54 helicopters, 90 vs 26 transport aircraft, 91 vs 36 trainers (Indonesia vs Malaysia). Indonesia has 159 aircraft on order vs 32 for Malaysia.
The Malaysia air force is officially the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
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 65 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 159 aircraft on order compared to Malaysia's 32.