Air Forces comparison: 
Cambodia vs 
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 4.0:1 Cambodia's 25.
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Cambodia
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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
| Cambodia | Sri Lanka | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Cambodian Air Force | Sri Lanka Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 25 | 99 | 🇱🇰 4.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 17 | 🇱🇰 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 17.2 % | 🇱🇰 |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 15 | 🇱🇰 2.1× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 48 % | Ex-USSR · 37 % |
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| Helicopters | 21 | 62 | 🇱🇰 3.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 17 | 🇱🇰 4.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 3 | 🇱🇰 |
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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).