Air Forces comparison: Philippines vs Vietnam
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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Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 205 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
152 | |
Training
|
49 | |
Transport
|
41 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
71 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
42 | |
|
Training
|
75 | |
|
Transport
|
17 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Philippines or Vietnam?
Philippines has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 41 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Philippines or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more combat aircraft with 71 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Philippines or Vietnam?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Philippines or Vietnam?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Vietnam's 17.
How do the Philippines and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 2.4 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Philippines or Vietnam?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 0.