Air Forces comparison: Bahrain vs Philippines

Bahrain operates 136 active military aircraft vs 246 for Philippines. The breakdown includes 44 vs 0 combat aircraft, 80 vs 152 helicopters, 3 vs 41 transport aircraft, 9 vs 49 trainers (Bahrain vs Philippines). Bahrain has 3 aircraft on order vs 44 for Philippines. The Bahrain air force is officially the Royal Bahraini Air Force.

Royal Bahraini Air Force 🇧🇭

Official Name Royal Bahraini Air Force
Local Name سلاح الجو الملكي البحريني (Silah al Jaw al Malaki al Bahraini)
Active aircraft 136 as of 2026
Aircraft on order3
Roundel

Roundel of Bahrain air force

Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭

Official Name Philippine Air Force
Local Name Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas
Active aircraft 246 as of 2026
Aircraft on order44
Roundel

Roundel of Philippines air force

Bahraini aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 44
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 80
Training Training 9
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Philippine aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 152
Training Training 49
Transport Transport 41
Other Other 4

Evolution of Bahraini Air Force fleet

Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Bahrain or Philippines?
Philippines has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to Bahrain's 136, a difference of 110 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bahrain or Philippines?
Bahrain has more combat aircraft with 44 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bahrain or Philippines?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to Bahrain's 80.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bahrain or Philippines?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Bahrain's 3.
How do the Bahrain and Philippines air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 13.7 times larger than Bahrain's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bahrain or Philippines?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Bahrain's 3.