Air Forces comparison: Laos vs Cambodia
Overview
Laos operates 32 active military aircraft vs 25 for Cambodia.
The breakdown includes 4 vs 0 combat aircraft, 23 vs 21 helicopters, 2 vs 4 transport aircraft, 3 vs 0 trainers (Laos vs Cambodia). Laos has 6 aircraft on order vs 0 for Cambodia.
The Laos air force is officially the Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force, while Cambodia's is the Royal Cambodian Air Force.
Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force π±π¦
| Official Name | Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 32 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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Royal Cambodian Air Force π°π
| Official Name | Royal Cambodian Air Force |
| Local Name | α’αΆααΆαααααβααααα»ααΆ (Aakasayant KΓ’mpuchΓ©a) |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Laotian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
23 | |
Training
|
3 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Cambodian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
21 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
4 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Laotian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Cambodian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Laos or Cambodia?
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, Laos or Cambodia?
Laos has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cambodia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Laos or Cambodia?
Laos operates more military helicopters with 23 compared to Cambodia's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Laos or Cambodia?
Cambodia has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Laos's 2.
How do the Laos and Cambodia 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, Laos or Cambodia?
Laos has 6 aircraft on order compared to Cambodia's 0.