Air Forces comparison: 
Indonesia vs 
Saudi Arabia
Indonesia operates 483 active military aircraft vs 914 for Saudi Arabia.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
IndonesiaWorld #28
13.8
AIRS Index / 100
Saudi Arabia leads on 3 of 6 categories
Saudi ArabiaWorld #7
27.9
Indonesia
Saudi Arabia
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Indonesia | Saudi Arabia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Indonesian Air Force | Royal Saudi Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 483 | 914 | 🇸🇦 1.9× |
| Aircraft on order | 162 | 379 | 🇸🇦 2.3× |
| Combat aircraft | 65 | 384 | 🇸🇦 5.9× |
| Combat share of fleet | 13.5 % | 42.0 % | 🇸🇦 3.1× |
| Aircraft types in service | 39 | 27 | 🇮🇩 1.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 34 % | United States · 59 % |
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| Helicopters | 220 | 262 | 🇸🇦 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 90 | 46 | 🇮🇩 2.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 66 | 🇸🇦 66× |
| Trainers | 91 | 156 | 🇸🇦 1.7× |
| UAVs | 16 | 0 | 🇮🇩 |
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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 483, a difference of 431 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 65.
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 379 aircraft on order compared to Indonesia's 162.