Air Forces comparison: 
Kazakhstan vs 
Philippines
Kazakhstan operates 186 active military aircraft vs 276 for Philippines.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
KazakhstanWorld #46
8.8
AIRS Index / 100
Kazakhstan leads overall, ahead on 1 of 6 categories
PhilippinesWorld #56
7.5
Kazakhstan
Philippines
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Kazakhstan | Philippines | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Kazakh Air Defense Forces | Philippine Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 186 | 276 | 🇵🇭 1.5× |
| Aircraft on order | 28 | 44 | 🇵🇭 1.6× |
| Combat aircraft | 68 | 17 | 🇰🇿 4.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 36.6 % | 6.2 % | 🇰🇿 5.9× |
| Aircraft types in service | 17 | 34 | 🇵🇭 2.0× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 71 % | United States · 58 % |
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| Helicopters | 72 | 152 | 🇵🇭 2.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 21 | 41 | 🇵🇭 2.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 4 | 🇵🇭 |
| Trainers | 20 | 32 | 🇵🇭 1.6× |
| UAVs | 5 | 30 | 🇵🇭 6.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Kazakhstan or Philippines?
Philippines has more military aircraft with 276 active aircraft compared to Kazakhstan's 186, a difference of 90 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kazakhstan or Philippines?
Kazakhstan has more combat aircraft with 68 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 17.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kazakhstan or Philippines?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to Kazakhstan's 72.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kazakhstan or Philippines?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Kazakhstan's 21.
How do the Kazakhstan and Philippines air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 2.0 times larger than Kazakhstan's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 21).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kazakhstan or Philippines?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Kazakhstan's 28.