Air Forces comparison: India vs Pakistan
India operates 2,217 active military aircraft vs 1,369 for Pakistan. The breakdown includes 588 vs 469 combat aircraft, 993 vs 355 helicopters, 340 vs 62 transport aircraft, 290 vs 447 trainers (India vs Pakistan). India has 587 aircraft on order vs 77 for Pakistan. The Pakistan air force is officially the Pakistan Air Force.
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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Pakistan Air Force 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Air Force |
| Local Name | پاک فضائیہ (Pāk Faḍāyiyah) |
| Active aircraft | 1369 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 77 |
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Indian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
588 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
993 | |
Training
|
290 | |
Transport
|
340 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Pakistani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
469 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
355 | |
|
Training
|
447 | |
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Transport
|
62 | |
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Other
|
36 | |
Evolution of Indian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Pakistani Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, India or Pakistan?
India has more military aircraft with 2,217 active aircraft compared to Pakistan's 1,369, a difference of 848 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, India or Pakistan?
India has more combat aircraft with 588 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Pakistan's 469.
Which country has more military helicopters, India or Pakistan?
India operates more military helicopters with 993 compared to Pakistan's 355.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, India or Pakistan?
India has more transport aircraft with 340 compared to Pakistan's 62.
How do the India and Pakistan air forces compare in size?
India's air force is 5.5 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total active aircraft (340 vs 62).
Which country has more aircraft on order, India or Pakistan?
India has 587 aircraft on order compared to Pakistan's 77.