Air Forces comparison: Thailand vs Vietnam
Thailand's air force fields 481 active aircraft — 2.3x Vietnam's 205. The breakdown includes 84 vs 71 combat aircraft, 247 vs 42 helicopters, 57 vs 17 transport aircraft, 84 vs 75 trainers (Thailand vs Vietnam). Thailand has 16 aircraft on order vs 0 for Vietnam. The Thailand air force is officially the Royal Thai Air Force, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 205 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
84 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
247 | |
Training
|
84 | |
Transport
|
57 | |
Other
|
9 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
71 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
42 | |
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Training
|
75 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Thailand or Vietnam?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 276 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Thailand or Vietnam?
Thailand has more combat aircraft with 84 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Vietnam's 71.
Which country has more military helicopters, Thailand or Vietnam?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Thailand or Vietnam?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Vietnam's 17.
How do the Thailand and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Thailand's air force is 3.4 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Thailand or Vietnam?
Thailand has 16 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 0.