Air Forces comparison: 
Bhutan vs 
Nepal
Nepal's air force fields 22 active aircraft — 11:1 Bhutan's 2.
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Bhutan
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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
| Bhutan | Nepal | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Bhutanese Air Force | Nepalese Army Air Service | |
| Active aircraft | 2 | 22 | 🇳🇵 11× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 1 | 9 | 🇳🇵 9.0× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 100 % | Ex-USSR · 27 % |
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| Helicopters | 2 | 15 | 🇳🇵 7.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 7 | 🇳🇵 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇧🇹 BhutanMi-8 Hip ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bhutan or Nepal?
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, Bhutan or Nepal?
Nepal operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Bhutan's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bhutan or Nepal?
Nepal has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Bhutan's 0.