Air Forces comparison: Malaysia vs Oman
Overview
Malaysia operates 149 active military aircraft vs 126 for Oman.
The breakdown includes 25 vs 35 combat aircraft, 54 vs 40 helicopters, 26 vs 9 transport aircraft, 36 vs 42 trainers (Malaysia vs Oman). Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order vs 0 for Oman.
The Malaysia air force is officially the Royal Malaysian Air Force, while Oman's is the Royal Air Force of Oman.
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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Royal Air Force of Oman 🇴🇲
| Official Name | Royal Air Force of Oman |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السلطانية العمانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as Sultaniyya al 'Omaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 126 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
54 | |
Training
|
36 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Omani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
35 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
|
Training
|
42 | |
|
Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Omani Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malaysia or Oman?
Malaysia has more military aircraft with 149 active aircraft compared to Oman's 126, a difference of 23 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malaysia or Oman?
Oman has more combat aircraft with 35 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malaysia or Oman?
Malaysia operates more military helicopters with 54 compared to Oman's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malaysia or Oman?
Malaysia has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Oman's 9.
How do the Malaysia and Oman air forces compare in size?
Malaysia's air force is 2.9 times larger than Oman's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malaysia or Oman?
Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Oman's 0.