Air Forces comparison: Nepal vs India
Nepalese Army Air Service 🇳🇵
| Official Name | Nepalese Army Air Service |
| Local Name | नेपाली सेना वायु सेना (Nepali Sena Vayu Sena) |
| Active aircraft | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Indian Air Force 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Air Force |
| Local Name | भारतीय वायु सेना (Bhāratīya vāyu senā) |
| Active aircraft | 2217 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 587 |
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Nepalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Indian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
588 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
993 | |
|
Training
|
290 | |
|
Transport
|
340 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Nepalese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Indian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nepal or India?
India has more military aircraft with 2,217 active aircraft compared to Nepal's 0, a difference of 2,217 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nepal or India?
India has more combat aircraft with 588 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nepal's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nepal or India?
India operates more military helicopters with 993 compared to Nepal's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nepal or India?
India has more transport aircraft with 340 compared to Nepal's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nepal or India?
India has 587 aircraft on order compared to Nepal's 0.