Air Forces comparison: Indonesia vs Vietnam
Indonesia's air force fields 467 active aircraft — 2.3x Vietnam's 205. The breakdown includes 52 vs 71 combat aircraft, 220 vs 42 helicopters, 90 vs 17 transport aircraft, 104 vs 75 trainers (Indonesia vs Vietnam). Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order vs 0 for Vietnam. The Vietnam air force is officially the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 205 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 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
71 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
42 | |
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Training
|
75 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Indonesia or Vietnam?
Indonesia has more military aircraft with 467 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 262 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Indonesia or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more combat aircraft with 71 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Indonesia's 52.
Which country has more military helicopters, Indonesia or Vietnam?
Indonesia operates more military helicopters with 220 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Indonesia or Vietnam?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Vietnam's 17.
How do the Indonesia and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 5.3 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Indonesia or Vietnam?
Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 0.