Air Forces comparison: Thailand vs Myanmar
Overview
Thailand operates 481 active military aircraft vs 338 for Myanmar.
The breakdown includes 84 vs 132 combat aircraft, 247 vs 89 helicopters, 57 vs 38 transport aircraft, 84 vs 79 trainers (Thailand vs Myanmar). Thailand has 16 aircraft on order vs 33 for Myanmar.
The Thailand air force is officially the Royal Thai 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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Myanmar/ Burma Air Force 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar/ Burma Air Force |
| Local Name | တပ်မတော် (လွှတ်လပ်ေသာ) လေကြောင်းတပ် (Tatmadaw (Luthtithapyay) Leikchin Tat) |
| Active aircraft | 338 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 33 |
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Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
84 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
247 | |
Training
|
84 | |
Transport
|
57 | |
Other
|
9 | |
Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
132 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
89 | |
|
Training
|
79 | |
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Transport
|
38 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Evolution of Myanmar/ Burma Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Thailand or Myanmar?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Myanmar's 338, a difference of 143 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Thailand or Myanmar?
Myanmar has more combat aircraft with 132 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Thailand's 84.
Which country has more military helicopters, Thailand or Myanmar?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Myanmar's 89.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Thailand or Myanmar?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Myanmar's 38.
How do the Thailand and Myanmar air forces compare in size?
Thailand's air force is 1.5 times larger than Myanmar's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 38).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Thailand or Myanmar?
Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order compared to Thailand's 16.