Air Forces comparison: Philippines vs Malaysia
Philippines operates 246 active military aircraft vs 149 for Malaysia. The breakdown includes 0 vs 25 combat aircraft, 152 vs 54 helicopters, 41 vs 26 transport aircraft, 49 vs 36 trainers (Philippines vs Malaysia). Philippines has 44 aircraft on order vs 32 for Malaysia. The Malaysia air force is officially the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
Philippine Air Force 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Air Force |
| Local Name | Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas |
| Active aircraft | 246 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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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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Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
152 | |
Training
|
49 | |
Transport
|
41 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
54 | |
|
Training
|
36 | |
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Transport
|
26 | |
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Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Philippines or Malaysia?
Philippines has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 97 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Philippines or Malaysia?
Malaysia has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Philippines or Malaysia?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to Malaysia's 54.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Philippines or Malaysia?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Malaysia's 26.
How do the Philippines and Malaysia air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 1.6 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Philippines or Malaysia?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Malaysia's 32.