Air Forces comparison: Cambodia vs Laos

Cambodia operates 25 active military aircraft vs 32 for Laos. The breakdown includes 0 vs 4 combat aircraft, 21 vs 23 helicopters, 4 vs 2 transport aircraft, 0 vs 3 trainers (Cambodia vs Laos). Cambodia has 0 aircraft on order vs 6 for Laos. The Cambodia air force is officially the Royal Cambodian Air Force, while Laos's is the Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force.

Royal Cambodian Air Force πŸ‡°πŸ‡­

Official Name Royal Cambodian Air Force
Local Name αž’αžΆαž€αžΆαžŸαž™αž“αŸ’αžŠβ€‹αž€αž˜αŸ’αž–αž»αž‡αžΆ (Aakasayant KΓ’mpuchΓ©a)
Active aircraft 25 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
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Roundel of Cambodia air force

Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦

Official Name Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force
Active aircraft 32 as of 2026
Aircraft on order6
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Cambodian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 21
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 4
Other Other 0

Laotian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 4
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 23
Training Training 3
Transport Transport 2
Other Other 0

Evolution of Cambodian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Laotian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Cambodia or Laos?
Laos has more military aircraft with 32 active aircraft compared to Cambodia's 25, a difference of 7 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cambodia or Laos?
Laos has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cambodia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cambodia or Laos?
Laos operates more military helicopters with 23 compared to Cambodia's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cambodia or Laos?
Cambodia has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Laos's 2.
How do the Cambodia and Laos air forces compare in size?
Cambodia's air force is 2.0 times larger than Laos's in terms of total active aircraft (4 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cambodia or Laos?
Laos has 6 aircraft on order compared to Cambodia's 0.