Air Forces comparison: Laos vs Nepal
Laos operates 32 active military aircraft vs 22 for Nepal. The breakdown includes 4 vs 0 combat aircraft, 23 vs 15 helicopters, 2 vs 7 transport aircraft, 3 vs 0 trainers (Laos vs Nepal). Laos has 6 aircraft on order vs 0 for Nepal. The Laos air force is officially the Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force, while Nepal's is the Nepalese Army Air Service.
Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force 🇱🇦
| Official Name | Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 32 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
Nepalese Army Air Service 🇳🇵
| Official Name | Nepalese Army Air Service |
| Local Name | नेपाली सेना वायु सेना (Nepali Sena Vayu Sena) |
| Active aircraft | 22 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 | |
Nepalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
7 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Laotian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nepalese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Laos or Nepal?
Laos has more military aircraft with 32 active aircraft compared to Nepal's 22, a difference of 10 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Laos or Nepal?
Laos has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nepal's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Laos or Nepal?
Laos operates more military helicopters with 23 compared to Nepal's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Laos or Nepal?
Nepal has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Laos's 2.
How do the Laos and Nepal air forces compare in size?
Nepal's air force is 3.5 times larger than Laos's in terms of total active aircraft (7 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Laos or Nepal?
Laos has 6 aircraft on order compared to Nepal's 0.