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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Laos Laos vs Flag of Myanmar Myanmar

Myanmar's air force fields 338 active aircraft — 11:1 Laos's 32.

Force Profile
Laos Myanmar
Official name Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force Myanmar/ Burma Air Force
Local name — တပ်မတော် (လွှတ်လပ်ေသာ) လေကြောင်းတပ် (Tatmadaw (Luthtithapyay) Leikchin Tat)
Active aircraft 32 (2026) 338 (2026)
Aircraft on order +6 +33
Roundel — Roundel of Myanmar air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇱🇦 Laosas of 2026
  • Combat 4
  • Helicopter 23
  • Training 3
  • Transport 2
🇲🇲 Myanmaras of 2026
  • Combat 132
  • Helicopter 89
  • Training 79
  • Transport 38

Fleet Evolution

🇱🇦 Laos
🇲🇲 Myanmar
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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.