Air Forces comparison: Chile vs Thailand
Chile operates 277 active military aircraft vs 481 for Thailand. The breakdown includes 59 vs 84 combat aircraft, 87 vs 247 helicopters, 49 vs 57 transport aircraft, 65 vs 84 trainers (Chile vs Thailand). Chile has 0 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand. The Thailand air force is officially the Royal Thai Air Force.
Chilean Air Force 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea de Chile |
| Active aircraft | 277 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
59 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
87 | |
Training
|
65 | |
Transport
|
49 | |
Other
|
17 | |
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 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Chile or Thailand?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Chile's 277, a difference of 204 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chile or Thailand?
Thailand has more combat aircraft with 84 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chile's 59.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chile or Thailand?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Chile's 87.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chile or Thailand?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Chile's 49.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Chile or Thailand?
Thailand has 16 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.