Air Forces comparison: Vietnam vs Laos
Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 246 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 15 |
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Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force 🇱🇦
| Official Name | Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 33 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
78 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
101 | |
Training
|
55 | |
Transport
|
12 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Laotian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
23 | |
|
Training
|
4 | |
|
Transport
|
2 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Laotian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Vietnam or Laos?
Vietnam has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to Laos's 33, a difference of 213 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Vietnam or Laos?
Vietnam has more combat aircraft with 78 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Laos's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Vietnam or Laos?
Vietnam operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Laos's 23.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Vietnam or Laos?
Vietnam has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Laos's 2.
How do the Vietnam and Laos air forces compare in size?
Vietnam's air force is 6.0 times larger than Laos's in terms of total active aircraft (12 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Vietnam or Laos?
Vietnam has 15 aircraft on order compared to Laos's 6.