Air Forces comparison: Pakistan vs Afghanistan
Pakistan Air Force 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Air Force |
| Local Name | پاک فضائیہ (Pāk Faḍāyiyah) |
| Active aircraft | 1396 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 87 |
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Afghan Air Force 🇦🇫
| Official Name | Afghan Air Force |
| Local Name | قوای هوایی ارتش ملی افغانستان |
| Active aircraft | 29 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Pakistani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
562 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
362 | |
Training
|
380 | |
Transport
|
57 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
35 | |
Afghan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
19 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
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Transport
|
8 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Pakistani Air Force fleet
Evolution of Afghan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Pakistan or Afghanistan?
Pakistan has more military aircraft with 1,396 active aircraft compared to Afghanistan's 29, a difference of 1,367 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Pakistan or Afghanistan?
Pakistan has more combat aircraft with 562 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Afghanistan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Pakistan or Afghanistan?
Pakistan operates more military helicopters with 362 compared to Afghanistan's 19.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Pakistan or Afghanistan?
Pakistan has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Afghanistan's 8.
How do the Pakistan and Afghanistan air forces compare in size?
Pakistan's air force is 7.1 times larger than Afghanistan's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 8).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Pakistan or Afghanistan?
Pakistan has 87 aircraft on order compared to Afghanistan's 0.