Air Forces comparison: Laos vs Thailand
Thailand's air force fields 481 active aircraft — 15:1 Laos's 32. The breakdown includes 4 vs 84 combat aircraft, 23 vs 247 helicopters, 2 vs 57 transport aircraft, 3 vs 84 trainers (Laos vs Thailand). Laos has 6 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand. The Laos air force is officially the Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai Air Force.
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 |
Royal Thai Air Force 🇹🇭
| Official Name | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Local Name | กองทัพอากาศไทย (Kong Thap Akat Thai) |
| Active aircraft | 481 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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Laotian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
23 | |
Training
|
3 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
84 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
247 | |
|
Training
|
84 | |
|
Transport
|
57 | |
|
Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Laotian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Laos or Thailand?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Laos's 32, a difference of 449 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Laos or Thailand?
Thailand has more combat aircraft with 84 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Laos's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Laos or Thailand?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Laos's 23.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Laos or Thailand?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Laos's 2.
How do the Laos and Thailand air forces compare in size?
Thailand's air force is 28.5 times larger than Laos's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Laos or Thailand?
Thailand has 16 aircraft on order compared to Laos's 6.