Air Forces comparison: Singapore vs Malaysia
Singapore operates 231 active military aircraft vs 149 for Malaysia. The breakdown includes 100 vs 25 combat aircraft, 71 vs 54 helicopters, 20 vs 26 transport aircraft, 35 vs 36 trainers (Singapore vs Malaysia). Singapore has 23 aircraft on order vs 32 for Malaysia. The Singapore air force is officially the Republic of Singapore Air Force, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
Republic of Singapore Air Force 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 231 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 23 |
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Royal Malaysian Air Force 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia |
| Active aircraft | 149 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 32 |
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Singaporean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
100 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
71 | |
Training
|
35 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
54 | |
|
Training
|
36 | |
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Transport
|
26 | |
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Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Singaporean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Singapore or Malaysia?
Singapore has more military aircraft with 231 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 82 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Singapore or Malaysia?
Singapore has more combat aircraft with 100 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Singapore or Malaysia?
Singapore operates more military helicopters with 71 compared to Malaysia's 54.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Singapore or Malaysia?
Malaysia has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Singapore's 20.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Singapore or Malaysia?
Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Singapore's 23.