Air Forces comparison: Malaysia vs Turkmenistan
Overview
Malaysia operates 149 active military aircraft vs 92 for Turkmenistan.
The breakdown includes 25 vs 49 combat aircraft, 54 vs 26 helicopters, 26 vs 6 transport aircraft, 36 vs 11 trainers (Malaysia vs Turkmenistan). Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order vs 8 for Turkmenistan.
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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Turkmen Air Force 🇹🇲
| Official Name | Turkmen Air Force |
| Local Name | Türkmenistanyň Harby howa güýçleri |
| Active aircraft | 92 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
54 | |
Training
|
36 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Turkmen aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
49 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
26 | |
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Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
6 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Turkmen Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malaysia or Turkmenistan?
Malaysia has more military aircraft with 149 active aircraft compared to Turkmenistan's 92, a difference of 57 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malaysia or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has more combat aircraft with 49 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malaysia or Turkmenistan?
Malaysia operates more military helicopters with 54 compared to Turkmenistan's 26.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malaysia or Turkmenistan?
Malaysia has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Turkmenistan's 6.
How do the Malaysia and Turkmenistan air forces compare in size?
Malaysia's air force is 4.3 times larger than Turkmenistan's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 6).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malaysia or Turkmenistan?
Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Turkmenistan's 8.