Air Forces comparison: Spain vs Thailand
Spain operates 471 active military aircraft vs 481 for Thailand. The breakdown includes 178 vs 84 combat aircraft, 178 vs 247 helicopters, 72 vs 57 transport aircraft, 40 vs 84 trainers (Spain vs Thailand). Spain has 164 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand. The Spain air force is officially the Spanish Air and Space Force, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai Air Force.
Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Ejército del Aire |
| Active aircraft | 471 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 164 |
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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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Spanish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
178 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
178 | |
Training
|
40 | |
Transport
|
72 | |
Other
|
3 | |
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 Spanish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Spain or Thailand?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Spain's 471, a difference of 10 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Spain or Thailand?
Spain has more combat aircraft with 178 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Thailand's 84.
Which country has more military helicopters, Spain or Thailand?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Spain's 178.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Spain or Thailand?
Spain has more transport aircraft with 72 compared to Thailand's 57.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Spain or Thailand?
Spain has 164 aircraft on order compared to Thailand's 16.