Air Forces comparison: Thailand vs Turkmenistan
Thailand's air force fields 481 active aircraft — 5.2x Turkmenistan's 92. The breakdown includes 84 vs 49 combat aircraft, 247 vs 26 helicopters, 57 vs 6 transport aircraft, 84 vs 11 trainers (Thailand vs Turkmenistan). Thailand has 16 aircraft on order vs 8 for Turkmenistan. 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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Turkmen Air Force 🇹🇲
| Official Name | Turkmen Air Force |
| Local Name | Türkmenistanyň Harby howa güýçleri |
| Active aircraft | 92 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
84 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
247 | |
Training
|
84 | |
Transport
|
57 | |
Other
|
9 | |
Turkmen aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
49 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
26 | |
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Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
6 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Evolution of Turkmen Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Thailand or Turkmenistan?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Turkmenistan's 92, a difference of 389 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Thailand or Turkmenistan?
Thailand has more combat aircraft with 84 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Turkmenistan's 49.
Which country has more military helicopters, Thailand or Turkmenistan?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Turkmenistan's 26.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Thailand or Turkmenistan?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Turkmenistan's 6.
How do the Thailand and Turkmenistan air forces compare in size?
Thailand's air force is 9.5 times larger than Turkmenistan's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 6).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Thailand or Turkmenistan?
Thailand has 16 aircraft on order compared to Turkmenistan's 8.