Air Forces comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Thailand
Overview
United Arab Emirates operates 548 active military aircraft vs 481 for Thailand.
The breakdown includes 135 vs 84 combat aircraft, 264 vs 247 helicopters, 55 vs 57 transport aircraft, 86 vs 84 trainers (United Arab Emirates vs Thailand). United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand.
The United Arab Emirates air force is officially the United Arab Emirates Air Force, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai Air Force.
United Arab Emirates Air Force 🇦🇪
| Official Name | United Arab Emirates Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي الإماراتية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah wal Difāʿ al Jawwī al Imārātīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 548 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 267 |
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Royal Thai Air Force 🇹🇭
| Official Name | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Local Name | กองทัพอากาศไทย (Kong Thap Akat Thai) |
| Active aircraft | 481 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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Emirati aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
135 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
264 | |
Training
|
86 | |
Transport
|
55 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
84 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
247 | |
|
Training
|
84 | |
|
Transport
|
57 | |
|
Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Emirati Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Thailand?
United Arab Emirates has more military aircraft with 548 active aircraft compared to Thailand's 481, a difference of 67 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Thailand?
United Arab Emirates has more combat aircraft with 135 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Thailand's 84.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Thailand?
United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to Thailand's 247.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Thailand?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to United Arab Emirates's 55.
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Arab Emirates or Thailand?
United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order compared to Thailand's 16.