Air Forces comparison: Taiwan vs Vietnam
Taiwan's air force fields 686 active aircraft — 3.3x Vietnam's 205. The breakdown includes 319 vs 71 combat aircraft, 239 vs 42 helicopters, 26 vs 17 transport aircraft, 84 vs 75 trainers (Taiwan vs Vietnam). Taiwan has 93 aircraft on order vs 0 for Vietnam. The Vietnam air force is officially the Vietnam People's Air Force.
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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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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Taiwanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
319 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
239 | |
Training
|
84 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
18 | |
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 Taiwanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Taiwan or Vietnam?
Taiwan has more military aircraft with 686 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 481 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Taiwan or Vietnam?
Taiwan has more combat aircraft with 319 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Vietnam's 71.
Which country has more military helicopters, Taiwan or Vietnam?
Taiwan operates more military helicopters with 239 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Taiwan or Vietnam?
Taiwan has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Vietnam's 17.
How do the Taiwan and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Taiwan's air force is 1.5 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Taiwan or Vietnam?
Taiwan has 93 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 0.