Air Forces comparison: British Indian Ocean Territory vs Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea operates 3 active military aircraft; British Indian Ocean Territory has no recorded inventory. The breakdown includes 0 vs 3 transport aircraft (British Indian Ocean Territory vs Papua New Guinea). The Papua New Guinea air force is officially the Papua New Guinea Air Wing.

British Air Force 🇮🇴

Official Name British Air Force
Active aircraft 0
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Papua New Guinea Air Wing 🇵🇬

Official Name Papua New Guinea Air Wing
Local Name Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Operations Element
Active aircraft 3 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Papua New Guinea air force

British aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 0
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 0
Other Other 0

Papua New Guinea aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 0
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Evolution of British Air Force fleet

None

Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, British Indian Ocean Territory or Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea has more military aircraft with 3 active aircraft compared to British Indian Ocean Territory's 0, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, British Indian Ocean Territory or Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to British Indian Ocean Territory's 0.