Air Forces comparison: United States vs Australia
United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 12860 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3389 |
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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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United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
3120 | |
Bomber
|
147 | |
Helicopter
|
5479 | |
Training
|
1598 | |
Transport
|
1507 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
1009 | |
Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
108 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
95 | |
|
Training
|
79 | |
|
Transport
|
61 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United States or Australia?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,860 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 12,505 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United States or Australia?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,120 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, United States or Australia?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,479 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United States or Australia?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,507 compared to Australia's 61.
How do the United States and Australia air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 24.7 times larger than Australia's in terms of total active aircraft (1,507 vs 61).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United States or Australia?
United States has 3,389 aircraft on order compared to Australia's 113.