Air Forces comparison: Malaysia vs Thailand
Thailand's air force fields 481 active aircraft — 3.2x Malaysia's 149. The breakdown includes 25 vs 84 combat aircraft, 54 vs 247 helicopters, 26 vs 57 transport aircraft, 36 vs 84 trainers (Malaysia vs Thailand). Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand. The Malaysia air force is officially the Royal Malaysian Air Force, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai 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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Royal Thai Air Force 🇹🇭
| Official Name | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Local Name | กองทัพอากาศไทย (Kong Thap Akat Thai) |
| Active aircraft | 481 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
54 | |
Training
|
36 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
84 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
247 | |
|
Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
57 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malaysia or Thailand?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 332 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malaysia or Thailand?
Thailand has more combat aircraft with 84 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malaysia or Thailand?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Malaysia's 54.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malaysia or Thailand?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Malaysia's 26.
How do the Malaysia and Thailand air forces compare in size?
Thailand's air force is 2.2 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malaysia or Thailand?
Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Thailand's 16.