Air Forces comparison: Myanmar vs Vietnam
Myanmar operates 338 active military aircraft vs 205 for Vietnam. The breakdown includes 132 vs 71 combat aircraft, 89 vs 42 helicopters, 38 vs 17 transport aircraft, 79 vs 75 trainers (Myanmar vs Vietnam). Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order vs 0 for Vietnam. The Vietnam air force is officially the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 205 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
132 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
89 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
38 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
71 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
42 | |
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Training
|
75 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Myanmar/ Burma Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Myanmar or Vietnam?
Myanmar has more military aircraft with 338 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 133 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Myanmar or Vietnam?
Myanmar has more combat aircraft with 132 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Vietnam's 71.
Which country has more military helicopters, Myanmar or Vietnam?
Myanmar operates more military helicopters with 89 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Myanmar or Vietnam?
Myanmar has more transport aircraft with 38 compared to Vietnam's 17.
How do the Myanmar and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Myanmar's air force is 2.2 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (38 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Myanmar or Vietnam?
Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 0.