Air Forces comparison: Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia
Indonesia operates 467 active military aircraft vs 914 for Saudi Arabia. The breakdown includes 52 vs 384 combat aircraft, 220 vs 262 helicopters, 90 vs 46 transport aircraft, 104 vs 156 trainers (Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia). Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order vs 319 for Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabia air force is officially the Royal Saudi 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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Royal Saudi Air Force 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الملكية السعودية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Malakīyah as Saʿūdīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 914 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 319 |
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Indonesian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
52 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
220 | |
Training
|
104 | |
Transport
|
90 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
384 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
262 | |
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Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
46 | |
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Other
|
66 | |
Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Indonesia or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more military aircraft with 914 active aircraft compared to Indonesia's 467, a difference of 447 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Indonesia or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Indonesia's 52.
Which country has more military helicopters, Indonesia or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates more military helicopters with 262 compared to Indonesia's 220.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Indonesia or Saudi Arabia?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Saudi Arabia's 46.
How do the Indonesia and Saudi Arabia air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 2.0 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 46).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Indonesia or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to Indonesia's 147.