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 πŸ‡±πŸ‡¦

Official Name Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force
Active aircraft 32 as of 2026
Aircraft on order6
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Myanmar/ Burma Air Force πŸ‡²πŸ‡²

Official Name Myanmar/ Burma Air Force
Local Name တပ်မတော် (α€œα€½α€Ύα€α€Ία€œα€•α€Ία€±α€žα€¬) α€œα€±α€€α€Όα€±α€¬α€„α€Ία€Έα€α€•α€Ί (Tatmadaw (Luthtithapyay) Leikchin Tat)
Active aircraft 338 as of 2026
Aircraft on order33
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Roundel of Myanmar air force

Laotian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 4
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 23
Training Training 3
Transport Transport 2
Other Other 0

Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 132
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 89
Training Training 79
Transport Transport 38
Other Other 0

Evolution of Laotian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Myanmar/ Burma Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

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.