Air Forces comparison: Myanmar vs India
Myanmar/ Burma Air Force 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar/ Burma Air Force |
| Local Name | တပ်မတော် (လွှတ်လပ်ေသာ) လေကြောင်းတပ် (Tatmadaw (Luthtithapyay) Leikchin Tat) |
| Active aircraft | 317 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 37 |
| Roundel |
|
Indian Air Force 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Air Force |
| Local Name | भारतीय वायु सेना (Bhāratīya vāyu senā) |
| Active aircraft | 2229 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 792 |
| Roundel |
|
Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
125 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
83 | |
Training
|
74 | |
Transport
|
35 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Indian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
704 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
899 | |
|
Training
|
290 | |
|
Transport
|
330 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Myanmar/ Burma Air Force fleet
Evolution of Indian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Myanmar or India?
India has more military aircraft with 2,229 active aircraft compared to Myanmar's 317, a difference of 1,912 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Myanmar or India?
India has more combat aircraft with 704 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Myanmar's 125.
Which country has more military helicopters, Myanmar or India?
India operates more military helicopters with 899 compared to Myanmar's 83.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Myanmar or India?
India has more transport aircraft with 330 compared to Myanmar's 35.
How do the Myanmar and India air forces compare in size?
India's air force is 9.4 times larger than Myanmar's in terms of total active aircraft (330 vs 35).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Myanmar or India?
India has 792 aircraft on order compared to Myanmar's 37.