Air Forces comparison: 
Japan vs 
Turkey
Japan operates 1,397 active military aircraft vs 1,067 for Turkey.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Japan | Turkey | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Japan Air Self-Defense Force | Turkish Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 1,397 | 1,067 | 🇯🇵 1.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 353 | 203 | 🇯🇵 1.7× |
| Combat aircraft | 331 | 299 | 🇯🇵 1.1× |
| Combat share of fleet | 23.7 % | 28.0 % | 🇹🇷 1.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 31 | 27 | 🇯🇵 1.1× |
| Main supplier | United States · 67 % | United States · 72 % |
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| Helicopters | 533 | 458 | 🇯🇵 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 110 | 90 | 🇯🇵 1.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 127 | 19 | 🇯🇵 6.7× |
| Trainers | 296 | 201 | 🇯🇵 1.5× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Japan or Turkey?
Japan has more military aircraft with 1,397 active aircraft compared to Turkey's 1,067, a difference of 330 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Japan or Turkey?
Japan has more combat aircraft with 331 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Turkey's 299.
Which country has more military helicopters, Japan or Turkey?
Japan operates more military helicopters with 533 compared to Turkey's 458.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Japan or Turkey?
Japan has more transport aircraft with 110 compared to Turkey's 90.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Japan or Turkey?
Japan has 353 aircraft on order compared to Turkey's 203.