Air Forces comparison: Nepal vs Bhutan
Nepal's air force fields 22 active aircraft — 11:1 Bhutan's 2. The breakdown includes 15 vs 2 helicopters, 7 vs 0 transport aircraft (Nepal vs Bhutan). The Nepal air force is officially the Nepalese Army Air Service.
Nepalese Army Air Service 🇳🇵
| Official Name | Nepalese Army Air Service |
| Local Name | नेपाली सेना वायु सेना (Nepali Sena Vayu Sena) |
| Active aircraft | 22 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Bhutanese Air Force 🇧🇹
| Official Name | Bhutanese Air Force |
| Local Name | Royal Bhutan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 2 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Nepalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
15 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Bhutanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
2 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Nepalese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Bhutanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nepal or Bhutan?
Nepal has more military aircraft with 22 active aircraft compared to Bhutan's 2, a difference of 20 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nepal or Bhutan?
Nepal operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Bhutan's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nepal or Bhutan?
Nepal has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Bhutan's 0.