Air Forces comparison: Indonesia vs Papua New Guinea
Overview
Indonesia's air force fields 467 active aircraft — 156:1 Papua New Guinea's 3.
The breakdown includes 52 vs 0 combat aircraft, 220 vs 0 helicopters, 90 vs 3 transport aircraft, 104 vs 0 trainers (Indonesia vs Papua New Guinea). Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order vs 0 for Papua New Guinea.
The Papua New Guinea air force is officially the Papua New Guinea Air Wing.
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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Papua New Guinea Air Wing 🇵🇬
| Official Name | Papua New Guinea Air Wing |
| Local Name | Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Operations Element |
| Active aircraft | 3 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
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0 | |
Helicopter
|
220 | |
Training
|
104 | |
Transport
|
90 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Papua New Guinea aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
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0 | |
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Bomber
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0 | |
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Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
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0 | |
Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Indonesia or Papua New Guinea?
Indonesia has more military aircraft with 467 active aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 3, a difference of 464 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Indonesia or Papua New Guinea?
Indonesia has more combat aircraft with 52 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Indonesia or Papua New Guinea?
Indonesia operates more military helicopters with 220 compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Indonesia or Papua New Guinea?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Papua New Guinea's 3.
How do the Indonesia and Papua New Guinea air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 30.0 times larger than Papua New Guinea's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Indonesia or Papua New Guinea?
Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.