Air Forces comparison: Russia vs Thailand
Russia's air force fields 4,300 active aircraft — 8.9x Thailand's 481. The breakdown includes 1,524 vs 84 combat aircraft, 152 vs 0 bombers, 1,604 vs 247 helicopters, 515 vs 57 transport aircraft, 442 vs 84 trainers (Russia vs Thailand). Russia has 677 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand. The Russia air force is officially the Russian Air Force, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai Air Force.
Russian Air Force 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военно-воздушные cилы (Voenno-vozdushnye sily) |
| Active aircraft | 4300 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 677 |
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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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Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1524 | |
Bomber
|
152 | |
Helicopter
|
1604 | |
Training
|
442 | |
Transport
|
515 | |
Other
|
63 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
84 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
247 | |
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Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
57 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Russia or Thailand?
Russia has more military aircraft with 4,300 active aircraft compared to Thailand's 481, a difference of 3,819 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Russia or Thailand?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,524 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Thailand's 84.
Which country has more military helicopters, Russia or Thailand?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to Thailand's 247.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Russia or Thailand?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 515 compared to Thailand's 57.
How do the Russia and Thailand air forces compare in size?
Russia's air force is 9.0 times larger than Thailand's in terms of total active aircraft (515 vs 57).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Russia or Thailand?
Russia has 677 aircraft on order compared to Thailand's 16.