Air Forces comparison: Laos vs Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan's air force fields 92 active aircraft — 2.9x Laos's 32. The breakdown includes 4 vs 49 combat aircraft, 23 vs 26 helicopters, 2 vs 6 transport aircraft, 3 vs 11 trainers (Laos vs Turkmenistan). Laos has 6 aircraft on order vs 8 for Turkmenistan. The Laos air force is officially the Lao People's Liberation Army 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 |
Turkmen Air Force 🇹🇲
| Official Name | Turkmen Air Force |
| Local Name | Türkmenistanyň Harby howa güýçleri |
| Active aircraft | 92 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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Laotian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
23 | |
Training
|
3 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Turkmen aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
49 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
26 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
|
Transport
|
6 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Laotian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Turkmen Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Laos or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has more military aircraft with 92 active aircraft compared to Laos's 32, a difference of 60 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Laos or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has more combat aircraft with 49 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Laos's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Laos or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan operates more military helicopters with 26 compared to Laos's 23.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Laos or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has more transport aircraft with 6 compared to Laos's 2.
How do the Laos and Turkmenistan air forces compare in size?
Turkmenistan's air force is 3.0 times larger than Laos's in terms of total active aircraft (6 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Laos or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has 8 aircraft on order compared to Laos's 6.