Air Forces comparison: Malaysia vs Philippines
Malaysia operates 149 active military aircraft vs 246 for Philippines. The breakdown includes 25 vs 0 combat aircraft, 54 vs 152 helicopters, 26 vs 41 transport aircraft, 36 vs 49 trainers (Malaysia vs Philippines). Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order vs 44 for Philippines. The Malaysia air force is officially the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
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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Philippine Air Force 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Air Force |
| Local Name | Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas |
| Active aircraft | 246 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
54 | |
Training
|
36 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
152 | |
|
Training
|
49 | |
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Transport
|
41 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malaysia or Philippines?
Philippines has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 97 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malaysia or Philippines?
Malaysia has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malaysia or Philippines?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to Malaysia's 54.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malaysia or Philippines?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Malaysia's 26.
How do the Malaysia and Philippines air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 1.6 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malaysia or Philippines?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Malaysia's 32.