Air Forces comparison: Thailand vs Cambodia
Overview
Thailand's air force fields 481 active aircraft — 19:1 Cambodia's 25.
The breakdown includes 84 vs 0 combat aircraft, 247 vs 21 helicopters, 57 vs 4 transport aircraft, 84 vs 0 trainers (Thailand vs Cambodia). Thailand has 16 aircraft on order vs 0 for Cambodia.
The Thailand air force is officially the Royal Thai Air Force, while Cambodia's is the Royal Cambodian Air Force.
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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Royal Cambodian Air Force 🇰🇭
| Official Name | Royal Cambodian Air Force |
| Local Name | អាកាសយន្ដកម្ពុជា (Aakasayant Kâmpuchéa) |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
84 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
247 | |
Training
|
84 | |
Transport
|
57 | |
Other
|
9 | |
Cambodian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
21 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Evolution of Cambodian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Thailand or Cambodia?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Cambodia's 25, a difference of 456 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Thailand or Cambodia?
Thailand has more combat aircraft with 84 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cambodia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Thailand or Cambodia?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Cambodia's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Thailand or Cambodia?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Cambodia's 4.
How do the Thailand and Cambodia air forces compare in size?
Thailand's air force is 14.2 times larger than Cambodia's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Thailand or Cambodia?
Thailand has 16 aircraft on order compared to Cambodia's 0.