Air Forces comparison: Singapore vs Vietnam
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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Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 246 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 15 |
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Singaporean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
100 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
70 | |
Training
|
35 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
78 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
101 | |
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Training
|
55 | |
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Transport
|
12 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Singaporean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Singapore or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to Singapore's 230, a difference of 16 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Singapore or Vietnam?
Singapore has more combat aircraft with 100 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Vietnam's 78.
Which country has more military helicopters, Singapore or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Singapore's 70.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Singapore or Vietnam?
Singapore has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Vietnam's 12.
How do the Singapore and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Singapore's air force is 1.7 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Singapore or Vietnam?
Singapore has 23 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 15.