Air Forces comparison: Philippines vs Uganda
Philippines's air force fields 246 active aircraft — 4.8x Uganda's 51. The breakdown includes 0 vs 6 combat aircraft, 152 vs 30 helicopters, 41 vs 2 transport aircraft, 49 vs 12 trainers (Philippines vs Uganda). Philippines has 44 aircraft on order vs 2 for Uganda. The Uganda air force is officially the Uganda 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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Uganda Air Force 🇺🇬
| Official Name | Uganda Air Force |
| Local Name | Uganda Peoples Defence Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
152 | |
Training
|
49 | |
Transport
|
41 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
6 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
30 | |
|
Training
|
12 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Philippines or Uganda?
Philippines has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to Uganda's 51, a difference of 195 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Philippines or Uganda?
Uganda has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Philippines or Uganda?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to Uganda's 30.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Philippines or Uganda?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Uganda's 2.
How do the Philippines and Uganda air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 20.5 times larger than Uganda's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Philippines or Uganda?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Uganda's 2.