Air Forces comparison: 
Cambodia vs 
Vietnam
Vietnam's air force fields 205 active aircraft — 8.2:1 Cambodia's 25.
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Cambodia
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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
| Cambodia | Vietnam | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Cambodian Air Force | Vietnam People's Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 25 | 205 | 🇻🇳 8.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 71 | 🇻🇳 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 34.6 % | 🇻🇳 |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 14 | 🇻🇳 2.0× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 48 % | Ex-USSR · 58 % |
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| Helicopters | 21 | 42 | 🇻🇳 2.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 17 | 🇻🇳 4.2× |
| Trainers | 0 | 75 | 🇻🇳 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cambodia or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more military aircraft with 205 active aircraft compared to Cambodia's 25, a difference of 180 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cambodia or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more combat aircraft with 71 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cambodia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cambodia or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more military helicopters with 42 compared to Cambodia's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cambodia or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Cambodia's 4.
How do the Cambodia and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Vietnam's air force is 4.2 times larger than Cambodia's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 4).