Air Forces comparison: 
Pakistan vs 
Turkey
Pakistan operates 1,369 active military aircraft vs 1,067 for Turkey.
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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
| Pakistan | Turkey | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Pakistan Air Force | Turkish Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 1,369 | 1,067 | 🇵🇰 1.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 77 | 203 | 🇹🇷 2.6× |
| Combat aircraft | 469 | 299 | 🇵🇰 1.6× |
| Combat share of fleet | 34.3 % | 28.0 % | 🇵🇰 1.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 40 | 27 | 🇵🇰 1.5× |
| Main supplier | Sweden · 27 % | United States · 72 % |
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| Helicopters | 355 | 458 | 🇹🇷 1.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 62 | 90 | 🇹🇷 1.5× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 36 | 19 | 🇵🇰 1.9× |
| Trainers | 447 | 201 | 🇵🇰 2.2× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Pakistan or Turkey?
Pakistan has more military aircraft with 1,369 active aircraft compared to Turkey's 1,067, a difference of 302 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Pakistan or Turkey?
Pakistan has more combat aircraft with 469 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Turkey's 299.
Which country has more military helicopters, Pakistan or Turkey?
Turkey operates more military helicopters with 458 compared to Pakistan's 355.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Pakistan or Turkey?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Pakistan's 62.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Pakistan or Turkey?
Turkey has 203 aircraft on order compared to Pakistan's 77.