Air Forces comparison: India vs Nepal
Indian Air Force 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Air Force |
| Local Name | भारतीय वायु सेना (Bhāratīya vāyu senā) |
| Active aircraft | 2217 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 587 |
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Nepalese Army Air Service 🇳🇵
| Official Name | Nepalese Army Air Service |
| Local Name | नेपाली सेना वायु सेना (Nepali Sena Vayu Sena) |
| Active aircraft | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Indian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
588 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
993 | |
Training
|
290 | |
Transport
|
340 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Nepalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Indian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nepalese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, India or Nepal?
India has more military aircraft with 2,217 active aircraft compared to Nepal's 0, a difference of 2,217 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, India or Nepal?
India has more combat aircraft with 588 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nepal's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, India or Nepal?
India operates more military helicopters with 993 compared to Nepal's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, India or Nepal?
India has more transport aircraft with 340 compared to Nepal's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, India or Nepal?
India has 587 aircraft on order compared to Nepal's 0.