Air Forces comparison: Philippines vs Malaysia
Philippine Air Force 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Air Force |
| Local Name | Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas |
| Active aircraft | 191 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 62 |
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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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Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
7 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
115 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
25 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
26 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
45 | |
|
Training
|
36 | |
|
Transport
|
19 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
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 191 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 134, a difference of 57 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Philippines or Malaysia?
Malaysia has more combat aircraft with 26 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 7.
Which country has more military helicopters, Philippines or Malaysia?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 115 compared to Malaysia's 45.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Philippines or Malaysia?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 25 compared to Malaysia's 19.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Philippines or Malaysia?
Philippines has 62 aircraft on order compared to Malaysia's 42.