Air Forces comparison: Netherlands vs Papua New Guinea
Netherlands's air force fields 124 active aircraft — 41:1 Papua New Guinea's 3. The breakdown includes 40 vs 0 combat aircraft, 67 vs 0 helicopters, 4 vs 3 transport aircraft, 13 vs 0 trainers (Netherlands vs Papua New Guinea). Netherlands has 44 aircraft on order vs 0 for Papua New Guinea. The Netherlands air force is officially the Royal Netherlands Air Force, while Papua New Guinea's is the Papua New Guinea Air Wing.
Royal Netherlands Air Force 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Air Force |
| Local Name | Koninklijke Luchtmacht |
| Active aircraft | 124 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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Papua New Guinea Air Wing 🇵🇬
| Official Name | Papua New Guinea Air Wing |
| Local Name | Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Operations Element |
| Active aircraft | 3 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Netherlands aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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40 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
67 | |
Training
|
13 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Papua New Guinea aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Netherlands Air Force fleet
Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Netherlands or Papua New Guinea?
Netherlands has more military aircraft with 124 active aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 3, a difference of 121 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Netherlands or Papua New Guinea?
Netherlands has more combat aircraft with 40 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Netherlands or Papua New Guinea?
Netherlands operates more military helicopters with 67 compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Netherlands or Papua New Guinea?
Netherlands has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Papua New Guinea's 3.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Netherlands or Papua New Guinea?
Netherlands has 44 aircraft on order compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.