Air Forces comparison: Malaysia vs Indonesia
Indonesia's air force fields 467 active aircraft — 3.1x Malaysia's 149. The breakdown includes 25 vs 52 combat aircraft, 54 vs 220 helicopters, 26 vs 90 transport aircraft, 36 vs 104 trainers (Malaysia vs Indonesia). Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order vs 147 for Indonesia. The Malaysia air force is officially the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
Royal Malaysian Air Force 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia |
| Active aircraft | 149 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 32 |
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Indonesian Air Force 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara |
| Active aircraft | 467 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 147 |
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Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
54 | |
Training
|
36 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Indonesian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
52 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
220 | |
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Training
|
104 | |
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Transport
|
90 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malaysia or Indonesia?
Indonesia has more military aircraft with 467 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 318 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malaysia or Indonesia?
Indonesia has more combat aircraft with 52 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malaysia or Indonesia?
Indonesia operates more military helicopters with 220 compared to Malaysia's 54.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malaysia or Indonesia?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Malaysia's 26.
How do the Malaysia and Indonesia air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 3.5 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malaysia or Indonesia?
Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order compared to Malaysia's 32.