Air Forces comparison: Thailand vs Malaysia
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 Malaysian Air Force 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia |
| Active aircraft | 149 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 32 |
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Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
84 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
247 | |
Training
|
84 | |
Transport
|
57 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
9 | |
Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
54 | |
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Training
|
36 | |
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Transport
|
26 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Thailand or Malaysia?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 332 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Thailand or Malaysia?
Thailand has more combat aircraft with 84 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Thailand or Malaysia?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Malaysia's 54.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Thailand or Malaysia?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Malaysia's 26.
How do the Thailand and Malaysia air forces compare in size?
Thailand's air force is 2.2 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Thailand or Malaysia?
Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Thailand's 16.