Air Forces comparison: 
Indonesia vs 
North Korea
North Korea's air force fields 1,131 active aircraft — 2.4:1 Indonesia's 467.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
IndonesiaWorld #29
15.1
AIRS Index / 100
North Korea leads on 3 of 6 categories
North KoreaWorld #19
20.3
Indonesia
North Korea
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Indonesia | North Korea | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Indonesian Air Force | Korean People's Army Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 467 | 1,131 | 🇰🇵 2.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 159 | 0 | 🇮🇩 |
| Combat aircraft | 65 | 571 | 🇰🇵 8.8× |
| Combat share of fleet | 13.9 % | 50.5 % | 🇰🇵 3.6× |
| Aircraft types in service | 34 | 20 | 🇮🇩 1.7× |
| Main supplier | United States · 36 % | Ex-USSR · 68 % |
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| Bombers | 0 | 80 | 🇰🇵 |
| Helicopters | 220 | 205 | 🇮🇩 1.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 90 | 275 | 🇰🇵 3.1× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇮🇩 |
| Trainers | 91 | 0 | 🇮🇩 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Indonesia or North Korea?
North Korea has more military aircraft with 1,131 active aircraft compared to Indonesia's 467, a difference of 664 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Indonesia or North Korea?
North Korea has more combat aircraft with 571 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Indonesia's 65.
Which country has more military helicopters, Indonesia or North Korea?
Indonesia operates more military helicopters with 220 compared to North Korea's 205.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Indonesia or North Korea?
North Korea has more transport aircraft with 275 compared to Indonesia's 90.
How do the Indonesia and North Korea air forces compare in size?
North Korea's air force is 3.1 times larger than Indonesia's in terms of total active aircraft (275 vs 90).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Indonesia or North Korea?
Indonesia has 159 aircraft on order compared to North Korea's 0.