Air Forces comparison: Myanmar vs Malaysia
Myanmar's air force fields 338 active aircraft — 2.3x Malaysia's 149. The breakdown includes 132 vs 25 combat aircraft, 89 vs 54 helicopters, 38 vs 26 transport aircraft, 79 vs 36 trainers (Myanmar vs Malaysia). Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order vs 32 for Malaysia. The Malaysia air force is officially the Royal Malaysian 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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Royal Malaysian Air Force 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia |
| Active aircraft | 149 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 32 |
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Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
132 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
89 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
38 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
54 | |
|
Training
|
36 | |
|
Transport
|
26 | |
|
Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Myanmar/ Burma Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Myanmar or Malaysia?
Myanmar has more military aircraft with 338 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 189 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Myanmar or Malaysia?
Myanmar has more combat aircraft with 132 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Myanmar or Malaysia?
Myanmar operates more military helicopters with 89 compared to Malaysia's 54.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Myanmar or Malaysia?
Myanmar has more transport aircraft with 38 compared to Malaysia's 26.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Myanmar or Malaysia?
Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order compared to Malaysia's 32.