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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Thailand Thailand vs Flag of Myanmar Myanmar

Force Profile
Thailand Myanmar
Official name Royal Thai Air Force Myanmar/ Burma Air Force
Local name กองทัพอากาศไทย (Kong Thap Akat Thai) တပ်မတော် (လွှတ်လပ်ေသာ) လေကြောင်းတပ် (Tatmadaw (Luthtithapyay) Leikchin Tat)
Active aircraft 481 (2026) 338 (2026)
Aircraft on order +16 +33
Roundel Roundel of Thailand air force Roundel of Myanmar air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇹🇭 Thailandas of 2026
  • Combat 84
  • Helicopter 247
  • Training 84
  • Transport 57
  • Other 9
🇲🇲 Myanmaras of 2026
  • Combat 132
  • Helicopter 89
  • Training 79
  • Transport 38

Fleet Evolution

🇹🇭 Thailand
🇲🇲 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.

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.