Air Forces comparison: Singapore vs Malaysia
Republic of Singapore Air Force 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 230 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 | 134 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 42 |
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Singaporean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
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100 | |
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0 | |
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70 | |
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35 | |
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20 | |
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0 | |
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|
5 | |
Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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26 | |
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0 | |
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45 | |
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36 | |
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19 | |
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0 | |
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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 230 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 134, a difference of 96 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 26.
Which country has more military helicopters, Singapore or Malaysia?
Singapore operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Malaysia's 45.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Singapore or Malaysia?
Singapore has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Malaysia's 19.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Singapore or Malaysia?
Malaysia has 42 aircraft on order compared to Singapore's 23.

