Air Forces comparison: Myanmar vs Thailand
Myanmar operates 338 active military aircraft vs 481 for Thailand. The breakdown includes 132 vs 84 combat aircraft, 89 vs 247 helicopters, 38 vs 57 transport aircraft, 79 vs 84 trainers (Myanmar vs Thailand). Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand. The Thailand air force is officially the Royal Thai 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 Thai Air Force 🇹🇭
| Official Name | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Local Name | กองทัพอากาศไทย (Kong Thap Akat Thai) |
| Active aircraft | 481 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
132 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
89 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
38 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
84 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
247 | |
|
Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
57 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Myanmar/ Burma Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Myanmar or Thailand?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Myanmar's 338, a difference of 143 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Myanmar or Thailand?
Myanmar has more combat aircraft with 132 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Thailand's 84.
Which country has more military helicopters, Myanmar or Thailand?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Myanmar's 89.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Myanmar or Thailand?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Myanmar's 38.
How do the Myanmar and Thailand air forces compare in size?
Thailand's air force is 1.5 times larger than Myanmar's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 38).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Myanmar or Thailand?
Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order compared to Thailand's 16.