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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Vietnam Vietnam vs Flag of Cambodia Cambodia

Force Profile
Vietnam Cambodia
Official name Vietnam People's Air Force Royal Cambodian Air Force
Local name Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam អាកាសយន្ដ​កម្ពុជា (Aakasayant Kâmpuchéa)
Active aircraft 205 (2026) 25 (2026)
Aircraft on order — —
Roundel Roundel of Vietnam air force Roundel of Cambodia air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇻🇳 Vietnamas of 2026
  • Combat 71
  • Helicopter 42
  • Training 75
  • Transport 17
🇰🇭 Cambodiaas of 2026
  • Helicopter 21
  • Transport 4

Fleet Evolution

🇻🇳 Vietnam
🇰🇭 Cambodia

Overview

Vietnam's air force fields 205 active aircraft — 8.2:1 Cambodia's 25.

The breakdown includes 71 vs 0 combat aircraft, 42 vs 21 helicopters, 17 vs 4 transport aircraft, 75 vs 0 trainers (Vietnam vs Cambodia).

The Vietnam air force is officially the Vietnam People's Air Force, while Cambodia's is the Royal Cambodian Air Force.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Vietnam or Cambodia?
Vietnam has more military aircraft with 205 active aircraft compared to Cambodia's 25, a difference of 180 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Vietnam or Cambodia?
Vietnam has more combat aircraft with 71 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cambodia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Vietnam or Cambodia?
Vietnam operates more military helicopters with 42 compared to Cambodia's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Vietnam or Cambodia?
Vietnam has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Cambodia's 4.
How do the Vietnam and Cambodia air forces compare in size?
Vietnam's air force is 4.2 times larger than Cambodia's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 4).