Air Forces comparison: Nepal vs Bangladesh

Nepalese Army Air Service 🇳🇵

Official Name Nepalese Army Air Service
Local Name नेपाली सेना वायु सेना (Nepali Sena Vayu Sena)
Active aircraft15 as of 2026
Aircraft on order4
Roundel

Roundel of Nepal air force

Bangladesh Air Force 🇧🇩

Official Name Bangladesh Air Force
Local Name বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনী (Bangladesh Biman Bahini)
Active aircraft215 as of 2026
Aircraft on order6
Roundel

Roundel of Bangladesh air force

Nepalese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 10
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 5
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 0

Bangladeshi aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 82
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 73
Training Training 39
Transport Transport 21
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 0

Evolution of Nepalese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Bangladeshi Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Nepal or Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has more military aircraft with 215 active aircraft compared to Nepal's 15, a difference of 200 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nepal or Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has more combat aircraft with 82 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nepal's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nepal or Bangladesh?
Bangladesh operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Nepal's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nepal or Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has more transport aircraft with 21 compared to Nepal's 5.
How do the Nepal and Bangladesh air forces compare in size?
Bangladesh's air force is 4.2 times larger than Nepal's in terms of total active aircraft (21 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nepal or Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order compared to Nepal's 4.