Air Forces comparison: 
Philippines vs 
Vietnam
Philippines operates 276 active military aircraft vs 205 for Vietnam.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
PhilippinesWorld #56
7.5
AIRS Index / 100
Vietnam leads overall, ahead on 2 of 6 categories
VietnamWorld #48
8.6
Philippines
Vietnam
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Philippines | Vietnam | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Philippine Air Force | Vietnam People's Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 276 | 205 | 🇵🇭 1.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 44 | 0 | 🇵🇭 |
| Combat aircraft | 17 | 71 | 🇻🇳 4.2× |
| Combat share of fleet | 6.2 % | 34.6 % | 🇻🇳 5.6× |
| Aircraft types in service | 34 | 14 | 🇵🇭 2.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 58 % | Ex-USSR · 58 % |
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| Helicopters | 152 | 42 | 🇵🇭 3.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 41 | 17 | 🇵🇭 2.4× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 4 | 0 | 🇵🇭 |
| Trainers | 32 | 75 | 🇻🇳 2.3× |
| UAVs | 30 | 0 | 🇵🇭 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Philippines or Vietnam?
Philippines has more military aircraft with 276 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 71 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 17.
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.