Air Forces comparison: Thailand vs Laos
Thailand's air force fields 481 active aircraft — 15:1 Laos's 32. The breakdown includes 84 vs 4 combat aircraft, 247 vs 23 helicopters, 57 vs 2 transport aircraft, 84 vs 3 trainers (Thailand vs Laos). Thailand has 16 aircraft on order vs 6 for Laos. The Thailand air force is officially the Royal Thai Air Force, while Laos's is the Lao People's Liberation Army 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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Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force 🇱🇦
| Official Name | Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 32 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
84 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
247 | |
Training
|
84 | |
Transport
|
57 | |
Other
|
9 | |
Laotian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
23 | |
|
Training
|
3 | |
|
Transport
|
2 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Evolution of Laotian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Thailand or Laos?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Laos's 32, a difference of 449 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Thailand or Laos?
Thailand has more combat aircraft with 84 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Laos's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Thailand or Laos?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Laos's 23.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Thailand or Laos?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Laos's 2.
How do the Thailand and Laos air forces compare in size?
Thailand's air force is 28.5 times larger than Laos's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Thailand or Laos?
Thailand has 16 aircraft on order compared to Laos's 6.