Air Forces comparison: Papua New Guinea vs Solomon Islands
Papua New Guinea operates 3 active military aircraft; Solomon Islands has no recorded inventory. The breakdown includes 3 vs 0 transport aircraft (Papua New Guinea vs Solomon Islands). The Papua New Guinea air force is officially the Papua New Guinea Air Wing.
Papua New Guinea Air Wing 🇵🇬
| Official Name | Papua New Guinea Air Wing |
| Local Name | Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Operations Element |
| Active aircraft | 3 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Solomon Islands Air Force 🇸🇧
| Official Name | Solomon Islands Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 0 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Papua New Guinea aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Solomon Islands aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet
Evolution of Solomon Islands Air Force fleet
None
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Papua New Guinea or Solomon Islands?
Papua New Guinea has more military aircraft with 3 active aircraft compared to Solomon Islands's 0, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Papua New Guinea or Solomon Islands?
Papua New Guinea has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Solomon Islands's 0.