Air Forces comparison: Indonesia vs North Korea
Overview
North Korea's air force fields 1,131 active aircraft — 2.4x Indonesia's 467.
The breakdown includes 52 vs 571 combat aircraft, 0 vs 80 bombers, 220 vs 205 helicopters, 90 vs 275 transport aircraft, 104 vs 0 trainers (Indonesia vs North Korea). Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order vs 0 for North Korea.
The North Korea air force is officially the Korean People's Army 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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Korean People's Army Air Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gonggun) |
| Active aircraft | 1131 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Indonesian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
52 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
220 | |
Training
|
104 | |
Transport
|
90 | |
Other
|
1 | |
North Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
571 | |
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Bomber
|
80 | |
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Helicopter
|
205 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
275 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet
Evolution of North Korean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
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 52.
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 147 aircraft on order compared to North Korea's 0.