Air Forces comparison: South Korea vs Malaysia
Overview
South Korea's air force fields 1,543 active aircraft â 10:1 Malaysia's 149.
The breakdown includes 314 vs 25 combat aircraft, 856 vs 54 helicopters, 56 vs 26 transport aircraft, 293 vs 36 trainers (South Korea vs Malaysia). South Korea has 410 aircraft on order vs 32 for Malaysia.
The South Korea air force is officially the Republic of Korea Air Force , while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
Republic of Korea Air Force đ°đˇ
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Local Name | ęłľęľ° (Gong-gun) |
| Active aircraft | 1543 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 410 |
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Royal Malaysian Air Force đ˛đž
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia |
| Active aircraft | 149 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 32 |
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South Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
314 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
856 | |
Training
|
293 | |
Transport
|
56 | |
Other
|
24 | |
Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
54 | |
|
Training
|
36 | |
|
Transport
|
26 | |
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Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Korea or Malaysia?
South Korea has more military aircraft with 1,543 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 1,394 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Korea or Malaysia?
South Korea has more combat aircraft with 314 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Korea or Malaysia?
South Korea operates more military helicopters with 856 compared to Malaysia's 54.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Korea or Malaysia?
South Korea has more transport aircraft with 56 compared to Malaysia's 26.
How do the South Korea and Malaysia air forces compare in size?
South Korea's air force is 2.2 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total active aircraft (56 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, South Korea or Malaysia?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Malaysia's 32.