Air Forces comparison: Singapore vs Vietnam
Singapore operates 231 active military aircraft vs 205 for Vietnam. The breakdown includes 100 vs 71 combat aircraft, 71 vs 42 helicopters, 20 vs 17 transport aircraft, 35 vs 75 trainers (Singapore vs Vietnam). Singapore has 23 aircraft on order vs 0 for Vietnam. The Singapore air force is officially the Republic of Singapore Air Force, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 205 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Singaporean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
100 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
71 | |
Training
|
35 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
71 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
42 | |
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Training
|
75 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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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?
Singapore has more military aircraft with 231 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 26 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 71.
Which country has more military helicopters, Singapore or Vietnam?
Singapore operates more military helicopters with 71 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Singapore or Vietnam?
Singapore has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Vietnam's 17.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Singapore or Vietnam?
Singapore has 23 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 0.