Air Forces comparison: Singapore vs Indonesia
Indonesia's air force fields 467 active aircraft — 2.0x Singapore's 231. The breakdown includes 100 vs 52 combat aircraft, 71 vs 220 helicopters, 20 vs 90 transport aircraft, 35 vs 104 trainers (Singapore vs Indonesia). Singapore has 23 aircraft on order vs 147 for Indonesia. The Singapore air force is officially the Republic of Singapore 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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Indonesian Air Force 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara |
| Active aircraft | 467 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 147 |
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Singaporean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
100 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
71 | |
Training
|
35 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Indonesian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
52 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
220 | |
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Training
|
104 | |
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Transport
|
90 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Singaporean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Singapore or Indonesia?
Indonesia has more military aircraft with 467 active aircraft compared to Singapore's 231, a difference of 236 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Singapore or Indonesia?
Singapore has more combat aircraft with 100 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Indonesia's 52.
Which country has more military helicopters, Singapore or Indonesia?
Indonesia operates more military helicopters with 220 compared to Singapore's 71.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Singapore or Indonesia?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Singapore's 20.
How do the Singapore and Indonesia air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 4.5 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 20).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Singapore or Indonesia?
Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order compared to Singapore's 23.