Air Forces comparison: 
Indonesia vs 
Singapore
Indonesia's air force fields 483 active aircraft — 2.1:1 Singapore's 231.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
IndonesiaWorld #28
13.8
AIRS Index / 100
Singapore leads overall, ahead on 2 of 6 categories
SingaporeWorld #27
13.9
Indonesia
Singapore
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 | Singapore | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Indonesian Air Force | Republic of Singapore Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 483 | 231 | 🇮🇩 2.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 162 | 35 | 🇮🇩 4.6× |
| Combat aircraft | 65 | 100 | 🇸🇬 1.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 13.5 % | 43.3 % | 🇸🇬 3.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 39 | 14 | 🇮🇩 2.8× |
| Main supplier | United States · 34 % | United States · 72 % |
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| Helicopters | 220 | 71 | 🇮🇩 3.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 90 | 24 | 🇮🇩 3.8× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 5 | 🇸🇬 5.0× |
| Trainers | 91 | 31 | 🇮🇩 2.9× |
| UAVs | 16 | 0 | 🇮🇩 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Indonesia or Singapore?
Indonesia has more military aircraft with 483 active aircraft compared to Singapore's 231, a difference of 252 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Indonesia or Singapore?
Singapore has more combat aircraft with 100 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Indonesia's 65.
Which country has more military helicopters, Indonesia or Singapore?
Indonesia operates more military helicopters with 220 compared to Singapore's 71.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Indonesia or Singapore?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Singapore's 24.
How do the Indonesia and Singapore air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 3.8 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Indonesia or Singapore?
Indonesia has 162 aircraft on order compared to Singapore's 35.