Air Forces comparison: Malaysia vs Vietnam
Malaysia operates 149 active military aircraft vs 205 for Vietnam. The breakdown includes 25 vs 71 combat aircraft, 54 vs 42 helicopters, 26 vs 17 transport aircraft, 36 vs 75 trainers (Malaysia vs Vietnam). Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order vs 0 for Vietnam. The Malaysia air force is officially the Royal Malaysian Air Force, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 205 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 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
71 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
42 | |
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Training
|
75 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more military aircraft with 205 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 56 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more combat aircraft with 71 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Malaysia operates more military helicopters with 54 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Malaysia has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Vietnam's 17.
How do the Malaysia and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Malaysia's air force is 1.5 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 0.