Air Forces comparison: South Korea vs Myanmar
South Korea's air force fields 1,543 active aircraft — 4.6x Myanmar's 338. The breakdown includes 314 vs 132 combat aircraft, 856 vs 89 helicopters, 56 vs 38 transport aircraft, 293 vs 79 trainers (South Korea vs Myanmar). South Korea has 410 aircraft on order vs 33 for Myanmar. The South Korea air force is officially the Republic of Korea Air Force .
Republic of Korea Air Force 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gong-gun) |
| Active aircraft | 1543 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 410 |
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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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South Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
314 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
856 | |
Training
|
293 | |
Transport
|
56 | |
Other
|
24 | |
Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
132 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
89 | |
|
Training
|
79 | |
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Transport
|
38 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Myanmar/ Burma Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Korea or Myanmar?
South Korea has more military aircraft with 1,543 active aircraft compared to Myanmar's 338, a difference of 1,205 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Korea or Myanmar?
South Korea has more combat aircraft with 314 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Myanmar's 132.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Korea or Myanmar?
South Korea operates more military helicopters with 856 compared to Myanmar's 89.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Korea or Myanmar?
South Korea has more transport aircraft with 56 compared to Myanmar's 38.
Which country has more aircraft on order, South Korea or Myanmar?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Myanmar's 33.