Air Forces comparison: Bangladesh vs Philippines
Bangladesh operates 214 active military aircraft vs 246 for Philippines. The breakdown includes 79 vs 0 combat aircraft, 75 vs 152 helicopters, 21 vs 41 transport aircraft, 39 vs 49 trainers (Bangladesh vs Philippines). Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order vs 44 for Philippines. The Bangladesh air force is officially the Bangladesh 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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Philippine Air Force 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Air Force |
| Local Name | Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas |
| Active aircraft | 246 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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Bangladeshi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
79 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
75 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
21 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
152 | |
|
Training
|
49 | |
|
Transport
|
41 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Bangladeshi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bangladesh or Philippines?
Philippines has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to Bangladesh's 214, a difference of 32 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bangladesh or Philippines?
Bangladesh has more combat aircraft with 79 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bangladesh or Philippines?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to Bangladesh's 75.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bangladesh or Philippines?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Bangladesh's 21.
How do the Bangladesh and Philippines air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 2.0 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 21).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bangladesh or Philippines?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Bangladesh's 6.