Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs Myanmar
United Kingdom operates 640 active military aircraft vs 338 for Myanmar. The breakdown includes 151 vs 132 combat aircraft, 259 vs 89 helicopters, 59 vs 38 transport aircraft, 156 vs 79 trainers (United Kingdom vs Myanmar). United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order vs 33 for Myanmar. The United Kingdom air force is officially the Royal Air Force.
Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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Myanmar/ Burma Air Force 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar/ Burma Air Force |
| Local Name | တပ်မတော် (လွှတ်လပ်ေသာ) လေကြောင်းတပ် (Tatmadaw (Luthtithapyay) Leikchin Tat) |
| Active aircraft | 338 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 33 |
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British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
151 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
259 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
59 | |
Other
|
15 | |
Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
132 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
89 | |
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Training
|
79 | |
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Transport
|
38 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Evolution of Myanmar/ Burma Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Kingdom or Myanmar?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Myanmar's 338, a difference of 302 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Kingdom or Myanmar?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Myanmar's 132.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Kingdom or Myanmar?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Myanmar's 89.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Kingdom or Myanmar?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Myanmar's 38.
How do the United Kingdom and Myanmar air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 1.6 times larger than Myanmar's in terms of total active aircraft (59 vs 38).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Kingdom or Myanmar?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Myanmar's 33.