Air Forces comparison: Malaysia vs Vietnam
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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Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 246 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 15 |
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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 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
78 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
101 | |
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Training
|
55 | |
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Transport
|
12 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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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 246 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 134, a difference of 112 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more combat aircraft with 78 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 26.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Malaysia's 45.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Malaysia has more transport aircraft with 19 compared to Vietnam's 12.
How do the Malaysia and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Malaysia's air force is 1.6 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (19 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malaysia or Vietnam?
Malaysia has 42 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 15.