Air Forces comparison: Laos vs Myanmar
Myanmar's air force fields 338 active aircraft β 11:1 Laos's 32. The breakdown includes 4 vs 132 combat aircraft, 23 vs 89 helicopters, 2 vs 38 transport aircraft, 3 vs 79 trainers (Laos vs Myanmar). Laos has 6 aircraft on order vs 33 for Myanmar. The Laos air force is officially the Lao People's Liberation Army 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 |
Myanmar/ Burma Air Force π²π²
| Official Name | Myanmar/ Burma Air Force |
| Local Name | αααΊααα±α¬αΊ (αα½αΎααΊαααΊα±αα¬) αα±ααΌα±α¬ααΊαΈαααΊ (Tatmadaw (Luthtithapyay) Leikchin Tat) |
| Active aircraft | 338 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 33 |
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Laotian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
23 | |
Training
|
3 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
132 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
89 | |
|
Training
|
79 | |
|
Transport
|
38 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Laotian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Myanmar/ Burma Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Laos or Myanmar?
Myanmar has more military aircraft with 338 active aircraft compared to Laos's 32, a difference of 306 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Laos or Myanmar?
Myanmar has more combat aircraft with 132 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Laos's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Laos or Myanmar?
Myanmar operates more military helicopters with 89 compared to Laos's 23.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Laos or Myanmar?
Myanmar has more transport aircraft with 38 compared to Laos's 2.
How do the Laos and Myanmar air forces compare in size?
Myanmar's air force is 19.0 times larger than Laos's in terms of total active aircraft (38 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Laos or Myanmar?
Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order compared to Laos's 6.