Air Forces comparison: Malaysia vs Singapore
Malaysia operates 149 active military aircraft vs 231 for Singapore. The breakdown includes 25 vs 100 combat aircraft, 54 vs 71 helicopters, 26 vs 20 transport aircraft, 36 vs 35 trainers (Malaysia vs Singapore). Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order vs 23 for Singapore. The Malaysia air force is officially the Royal Malaysian Air Force, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore 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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Republic of Singapore Air Force 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 231 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 23 |
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Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
54 | |
Training
|
36 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Singaporean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
100 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
71 | |
|
Training
|
35 | |
|
Transport
|
20 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Singaporean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malaysia or Singapore?
Singapore has more military aircraft with 231 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 82 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malaysia or Singapore?
Singapore has more combat aircraft with 100 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malaysia or Singapore?
Singapore operates more military helicopters with 71 compared to Malaysia's 54.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malaysia or Singapore?
Malaysia has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Singapore's 20.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malaysia or Singapore?
Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Singapore's 23.