Air Forces comparison: Pakistan vs United States

Pakistan Air Force 🇵🇰

Official Name Pakistan Air Force
Local Name پاک فضائیہ (Pāk Faḍāyiyah)
Active aircraft 1369 as of 2026
Aircraft on order77
Roundel

Roundel of Pakistan air force

United States Air Force 🇺🇸

Official Name United States Air Force
Local Name US Air Force
Active aircraft 12860 as of 2026
Aircraft on order3389
Roundel

Roundel of United States air force

Pakistani aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 469
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 355
Training Training 447
Transport Transport 62
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 36

United States aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 3120
Bomber Bomber 147
Helicopter Helicopter 5479
Training Training 1598
Transport Transport 1507
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 1009

Evolution of Pakistani Air Force fleet

Evolution of United States Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Pakistan or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,860 active aircraft compared to Pakistan's 1,369, a difference of 11,491 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Pakistan or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,120 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Pakistan's 469.
Which country has more military helicopters, Pakistan or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,479 compared to Pakistan's 355.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Pakistan or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,507 compared to Pakistan's 62.
How do the Pakistan and United States air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 24.3 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total active aircraft (1,507 vs 62).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Pakistan or United States?
United States has 3,389 aircraft on order compared to Pakistan's 77.