Air Forces comparison: Philippines vs Singapore
Overview
Philippines operates 246 active military aircraft vs 231 for Singapore.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 100 combat aircraft, 152 vs 71 helicopters, 41 vs 20 transport aircraft, 49 vs 35 trainers (Philippines vs Singapore). Philippines has 44 aircraft on order vs 23 for Singapore.
The Singapore air force is officially the Republic of Singapore Air Force.
Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭
| 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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Republic of Singapore Air Force 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 231 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 23 |
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Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
152 | |
Training
|
49 | |
Transport
|
41 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Singaporean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
100 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
71 | |
|
Training
|
35 | |
|
Transport
|
20 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Evolution of Singaporean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Philippines or Singapore?
Philippines has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to Singapore's 231, a difference of 15 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Philippines or Singapore?
Singapore has more combat aircraft with 100 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Philippines or Singapore?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to Singapore's 71.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Philippines or Singapore?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Singapore's 20.
How do the Philippines and Singapore air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 2.0 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 20).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Philippines or Singapore?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Singapore's 23.