Air Forces comparison: Malaysia vs Thailand
Royal Malaysian Air Force 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia |
| Active aircraft | 134 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 42 |
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Royal Thai Air Force 🇹🇭
| Official Name | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Local Name | กองทัพอากาศไทย (Kong Thap Akat Thai) |
| Active aircraft | 497 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 32 |
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Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
26 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
45 | |
Training
|
36 | |
Transport
|
19 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
109 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
240 | |
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Training
|
82 | |
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Transport
|
57 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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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 497 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 134, a difference of 363 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malaysia or Thailand?
Thailand has more combat aircraft with 109 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 26.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malaysia or Thailand?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 240 compared to Malaysia's 45.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malaysia or Thailand?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Malaysia's 19.
How do the Malaysia and Thailand air forces compare in size?
Thailand's air force is 3.0 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 19).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malaysia or Thailand?
Malaysia has 42 aircraft on order compared to Thailand's 32.