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 order16
Roundel

Roundel of Thailand air force

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 order33
Roundel

Roundel of Myanmar air force

Thai aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 84
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 247
Training Training 84
Transport Transport 57
Other Other 9

Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 132
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 89
Training Training 79
Transport Transport 38
Other 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.