Air Forces comparison: Singapore vs Australia
Singapore operates 231 active military aircraft vs 355 for Australia. The breakdown includes 100 vs 108 combat aircraft, 71 vs 95 helicopters, 20 vs 61 transport aircraft, 35 vs 79 trainers (Singapore vs Australia). Singapore has 23 aircraft on order vs 113 for Australia. The Singapore air force is officially the Republic of Singapore Air Force, while Australia's is the Royal Australian Air Force.
Republic of Singapore Air Force 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 231 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 23 |
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Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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Singaporean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
100 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
71 | |
Training
|
35 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
108 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
95 | |
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Training
|
79 | |
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Transport
|
61 | |
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Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Singaporean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Singapore or Australia?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Singapore's 231, a difference of 124 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Singapore or Australia?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Singapore's 100.
Which country has more military helicopters, Singapore or Australia?
Australia operates more military helicopters with 95 compared to Singapore's 71.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Singapore or Australia?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Singapore's 20.
How do the Singapore and Australia air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 3.0 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 20).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Singapore or Australia?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Singapore's 23.