Air Forces comparison: Brazil vs Thailand
Brazil operates 502 active military aircraft vs 481 for Thailand. The breakdown includes 65 vs 84 combat aircraft, 188 vs 247 helicopters, 134 vs 57 transport aircraft, 112 vs 84 trainers (Brazil vs Thailand). Brazil has 96 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand. The Thailand air force is officially the Royal Thai Air Force.
Brazilian Air Force 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Brasileira |
| Active aircraft | 502 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 96 |
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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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Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
65 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
188 | |
Training
|
112 | |
Transport
|
134 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
84 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
247 | |
|
Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
57 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brazil or Thailand?
Brazil has more military aircraft with 502 active aircraft compared to Thailand's 481, a difference of 21 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brazil or Thailand?
Thailand has more combat aircraft with 84 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Brazil's 65.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brazil or Thailand?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Brazil's 188.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brazil or Thailand?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to Thailand's 57.
How do the Brazil and Thailand air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 2.4 times larger than Thailand's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 57).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brazil or Thailand?
Brazil has 96 aircraft on order compared to Thailand's 16.