Air Forces comparison: Myanmar vs Vietnam
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 |
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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 | 246 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 15 |
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Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
125 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
83 | |
Training
|
74 | |
Transport
|
35 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
78 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
101 | |
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Training
|
55 | |
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Transport
|
12 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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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 317 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 246, a difference of 71 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Myanmar or Vietnam?
Myanmar has more combat aircraft with 125 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Vietnam's 78.
Which country has more military helicopters, Myanmar or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Myanmar's 83.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Myanmar or Vietnam?
Myanmar has more transport aircraft with 35 compared to Vietnam's 12.
How do the Myanmar and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Myanmar's air force is 2.9 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (35 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Myanmar or Vietnam?
Myanmar has 37 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 15.