Air Forces comparison: Taiwan vs Philippines
Taiwanese Air Force 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Taiwanese Air Force |
| Local Name | 中華民國空軍 (Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 686 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 93 |
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Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭
| Official Name | Philippine Air Force |
| Local Name | Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas |
| Active aircraft | 246 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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Taiwanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
319 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
239 | |
Training
|
84 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
18 | |
Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
152 | |
|
Training
|
49 | |
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Transport
|
41 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Taiwanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Taiwan or Philippines?
Taiwan has more military aircraft with 686 active aircraft compared to Philippines's 246, a difference of 440 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Taiwan or Philippines?
Taiwan has more combat aircraft with 319 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Taiwan or Philippines?
Taiwan operates more military helicopters with 239 compared to Philippines's 152.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Taiwan or Philippines?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Taiwan's 26.
How do the Taiwan and Philippines air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 1.6 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Taiwan or Philippines?
Taiwan has 93 aircraft on order compared to Philippines's 44.