GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

Air Forces comparison: Myanmar vs Philippines

Overview

Myanmar operates 338 active military aircraft vs 246 for Philippines.

The breakdown includes 132 vs 11 combat aircraft, 89 vs 152 helicopters, 38 vs 41 transport aircraft, 79 vs 38 trainers (Myanmar vs Philippines). Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order vs 44 for Philippines.

Myanmar/ Burma Air Force πŸ‡²πŸ‡²

Official Name Myanmar/ Burma Air Force
Local Name တပ်မတော် (α€œα€½α€Ύα€α€Ία€œα€•α€Ία€±α€žα€¬) α€œα€±α€€α€Όα€±α€¬α€„α€Ία€Έα€α€•α€Ί (Tatmadaw (Luthtithapyay) Leikchin Tat)
Active aircraft 338 as of 2026
Aircraft on order33
Roundel

Roundel of Myanmar air force

Philippine Air Force πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­

Official Name Philippine Air Force
Local Name Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas
Active aircraft 246 as of 2026
Aircraft on order44
Roundel

Roundel of Philippines air force

Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 132
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 89
Training Training 79
Transport Transport 38
Other Other 0

Philippine aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 11
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 152
Training Training 38
Transport Transport 41
Other Other 4

Evolution of Myanmar/ Burma Air Force fleet

Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Myanmar or Philippines?
Myanmar has more military aircraft with 338 active aircraft compared to Philippines's 246, a difference of 92 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Myanmar or Philippines?
Myanmar has more combat aircraft with 132 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 11.
Which country has more military helicopters, Myanmar or Philippines?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to Myanmar's 89.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Myanmar or Philippines?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Myanmar's 38.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Myanmar or Philippines?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Myanmar's 33.