Air Forces comparison: Pakistan vs India
Pakistan operates 1,369 active military aircraft vs 2,217 for India. The breakdown includes 469 vs 588 combat aircraft, 355 vs 993 helicopters, 62 vs 340 transport aircraft, 447 vs 290 trainers (Pakistan vs India). Pakistan has 77 aircraft on order vs 587 for India. The Pakistan air force is officially the Pakistan Air Force.
Pakistan Air Force 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Air Force |
| Local Name | پاک فضائیہ (Pāk Faḍāyiyah) |
| Active aircraft | 1369 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 77 |
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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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Pakistani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
469 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
355 | |
Training
|
447 | |
Transport
|
62 | |
Other
|
36 | |
Indian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
588 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
993 | |
|
Training
|
290 | |
|
Transport
|
340 | |
|
Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Pakistani Air Force fleet
Evolution of Indian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Pakistan or India?
India has more military aircraft with 2,217 active aircraft compared to Pakistan's 1,369, a difference of 848 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Pakistan or India?
India has more combat aircraft with 588 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Pakistan's 469.
Which country has more military helicopters, Pakistan or India?
India operates more military helicopters with 993 compared to Pakistan's 355.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Pakistan or India?
India has more transport aircraft with 340 compared to Pakistan's 62.
How do the Pakistan and India air forces compare in size?
India's air force is 5.5 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total active aircraft (340 vs 62).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Pakistan or India?
India has 587 aircraft on order compared to Pakistan's 77.