Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Thailand
Overview
Australia operates 355 active military aircraft vs 481 for Thailand.
The breakdown includes 108 vs 84 combat aircraft, 95 vs 247 helicopters, 61 vs 57 transport aircraft, 79 vs 84 trainers (Australia vs Thailand). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand.
The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai Air Force.
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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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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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
84 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
247 | |
|
Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
57 | |
|
Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Thailand?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 126 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Thailand?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Thailand's 84.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Thailand?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Thailand?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Thailand's 57.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Thailand?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Thailand's 16.