Air Forces comparison: Philippines vs Thailand
Philippines operates 246 active military aircraft vs 481 for Thailand. The breakdown includes 0 vs 84 combat aircraft, 152 vs 247 helicopters, 41 vs 57 transport aircraft, 49 vs 84 trainers (Philippines vs Thailand). Philippines has 44 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand. The Thailand air force is officially the Royal Thai 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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Royal Thai Air Force 🇹🇭
| Official Name | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Local Name | กองทัพอากาศไทย (Kong Thap Akat Thai) |
| Active aircraft | 481 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
152 | |
Training
|
49 | |
Transport
|
41 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
84 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
247 | |
|
Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
57 | |
|
Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Philippines or Thailand?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Philippines's 246, a difference of 235 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Philippines or Thailand?
Thailand has more combat aircraft with 84 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Philippines or Thailand?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Philippines's 152.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Philippines or Thailand?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Philippines's 41.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Philippines or Thailand?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Thailand's 16.