Air Forces comparison: Malaysia vs Chad
Malaysia's air force fields 149 active aircraft — 3.7x Chad's 40. The breakdown includes 25 vs 9 combat aircraft, 54 vs 16 helicopters, 26 vs 9 transport aircraft, 36 vs 6 trainers (Malaysia vs Chad). Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order vs 0 for Chad. 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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Chadian Air Force 🇹🇩
| Official Name | Chadian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية التشادية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Tashādiyya) |
| Active aircraft | 40 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 | |
Chadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
9 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
16 | |
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Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chadian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malaysia or Chad?
Malaysia has more military aircraft with 149 active aircraft compared to Chad's 40, a difference of 109 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malaysia or Chad?
Malaysia has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chad's 9.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malaysia or Chad?
Malaysia operates more military helicopters with 54 compared to Chad's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malaysia or Chad?
Malaysia has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Chad's 9.
How do the Malaysia and Chad air forces compare in size?
Malaysia's air force is 2.9 times larger than Chad's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malaysia or Chad?
Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Chad's 0.