Air Forces comparison: Myanmar vs Bangladesh
Myanmar operates 338 active military aircraft vs 214 for Bangladesh. The breakdown includes 132 vs 79 combat aircraft, 89 vs 75 helicopters, 38 vs 21 transport aircraft, 79 vs 39 trainers (Myanmar vs Bangladesh). Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order vs 6 for Bangladesh. The Bangladesh air force is officially the Bangladesh Air Force.
Myanmar/ Burma Air Force 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar/ Burma Air Force |
| Local Name | တပ်မတော် (လွှတ်လပ်ေသာ) လေကြောင်းတပ် (Tatmadaw (Luthtithapyay) Leikchin Tat) |
| Active aircraft | 338 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 33 |
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Bangladesh Air Force 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Air Force |
| Local Name | বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনী (Bangladesh Biman Bahini) |
| Active aircraft | 214 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
132 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
89 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
38 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Bangladeshi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
79 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
75 | |
|
Training
|
39 | |
|
Transport
|
21 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Myanmar/ Burma Air Force fleet
Evolution of Bangladeshi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Myanmar or Bangladesh?
Myanmar has more military aircraft with 338 active aircraft compared to Bangladesh's 214, a difference of 124 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Myanmar or Bangladesh?
Myanmar has more combat aircraft with 132 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bangladesh's 79.
Which country has more military helicopters, Myanmar or Bangladesh?
Myanmar operates more military helicopters with 89 compared to Bangladesh's 75.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Myanmar or Bangladesh?
Myanmar has more transport aircraft with 38 compared to Bangladesh's 21.
How do the Myanmar and Bangladesh air forces compare in size?
Myanmar's air force is 1.8 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total active aircraft (38 vs 21).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Myanmar or Bangladesh?
Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order compared to Bangladesh's 6.