Air Forces comparison: Cambodia vs Sri Lanka

Overview

Sri Lanka's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 4.0x Cambodia's 25.

The breakdown includes 0 vs 17 combat aircraft, 21 vs 62 helicopters, 4 vs 17 transport aircraft (Cambodia vs Sri Lanka).

The Cambodia air force is officially the Royal Cambodian Air Force, while Sri Lanka's is the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Royal Cambodian Air Force 🇰🇭

Official Name Royal Cambodian Air Force
Local Name អាកាសយន្ដ​កម្ពុជា (Aakasayant Kâmpuchéa)
Active aircraft 25 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Cambodia air force

Sri Lanka Air Force 🇱🇰

Official Name Sri Lanka Air Force
Local Name ශ්‍රී ලංකා ගුවන් හමුදාව (Sri Lanka Guwan Hamudawa)
Active aircraft 99 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Sri Lanka air force

Cambodian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 21
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 4
Other Other 0

Sri Lankan aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 17
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 62
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 17
Other Other 3

Evolution of Cambodian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Sri Lankan Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Cambodia or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Cambodia's 25, a difference of 74 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cambodia or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has more combat aircraft with 17 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cambodia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cambodia or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka operates more military helicopters with 62 compared to Cambodia's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cambodia or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Cambodia's 4.
How do the Cambodia and Sri Lanka air forces compare in size?
Sri Lanka's air force is 4.2 times larger than Cambodia's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 4).