Air Forces comparison: Bangladesh vs Malaysia
Bangladesh operates 214 active military aircraft vs 149 for Malaysia. The breakdown includes 79 vs 25 combat aircraft, 75 vs 54 helicopters, 21 vs 26 transport aircraft, 39 vs 36 trainers (Bangladesh vs Malaysia). Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order vs 32 for Malaysia. The Bangladesh air force is officially the Bangladesh Air Force, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
Bangladesh Air Force 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Air Force |
| Local Name | বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনী (Bangladesh Biman Bahini) |
| Active aircraft | 214 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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Royal Malaysian Air Force 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia |
| Active aircraft | 149 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 32 |
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Bangladeshi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
79 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
75 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
21 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
54 | |
|
Training
|
36 | |
|
Transport
|
26 | |
|
Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Bangladeshi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Bangladesh has more military aircraft with 214 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 65 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Bangladesh has more combat aircraft with 79 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Bangladesh operates more military helicopters with 75 compared to Malaysia's 54.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Malaysia has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Bangladesh's 21.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Bangladesh's 6.