Air Forces comparison: 
Cambodia vs 
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's air force fields 87 active aircraft — 3.6:1 Cambodia's 24.
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Cambodia
Sri Lanka
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Cambodia | Sri Lanka | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Cambodian Air Force | Sri Lanka Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 24 | 87 | 🇱🇰 3.6× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 17 | 🇱🇰 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 19.5 % | 🇱🇰 |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 15 | 🇱🇰 2.1× |
| Main supplier | China · 46 % | United States · 36 % |
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| Helicopters | 20 | 49 | 🇱🇰 2.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 17 | 🇱🇰 4.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 4 | 🇱🇰 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cambodia or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has more military aircraft with 87 active aircraft compared to Cambodia's 24, a difference of 63 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 49 compared to Cambodia's 20.
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 3.6 times larger than Cambodia's in terms of total active aircraft (87 vs 24).