Air Forces comparison: 
Indonesia vs 
Philippines
Indonesia operates 467 active military aircraft vs 246 for Philippines.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
IndonesiaWorld #29
15.1
AIRS Index / 100
Indonesia leads on 4 of 5 categories
PhilippinesWorld #60
8.2
Indonesia
Philippines
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
| Indonesia | Philippines | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Indonesian Air Force | Philippine Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 467 | 246 | 🇮🇩 1.9× |
| Aircraft on order | 159 | 44 | 🇮🇩 3.6× |
| Combat aircraft | 65 | 11 | 🇮🇩 5.9× |
| Combat share of fleet | 13.9 % | 4.5 % | 🇮🇩 3.1× |
| Aircraft types in service | 34 | 30 | 🇮🇩 1.1× |
| Main supplier | United States · 36 % | United States · 58 % |
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| Helicopters | 220 | 152 | 🇮🇩 1.4× |
| Transport aircraft | 90 | 41 | 🇮🇩 2.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 4 | 🇵🇭 4.0× |
| Trainers | 91 | 38 | 🇮🇩 2.4× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Indonesia or Philippines?
Indonesia has more military aircraft with 467 active aircraft compared to Philippines's 246, a difference of 221 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Indonesia or Philippines?
Indonesia has more combat aircraft with 65 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 11.
Which country has more military helicopters, Indonesia or Philippines?
Indonesia operates more military helicopters with 220 compared to Philippines's 152.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Indonesia or Philippines?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Philippines's 41.
How do the Indonesia and Philippines air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 2.2 times larger than Philippines's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 41).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Indonesia or Philippines?
Indonesia has 159 aircraft on order compared to Philippines's 44.