Air Forces comparison: Vietnam vs Philippines
Vietnam operates 205 active military aircraft vs 246 for Philippines. The breakdown includes 71 vs 0 combat aircraft, 42 vs 152 helicopters, 17 vs 41 transport aircraft, 75 vs 49 trainers (Vietnam vs Philippines). Vietnam has 0 aircraft on order vs 44 for Philippines. The Vietnam air force is officially the Vietnam People's Air Force.
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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Philippine Air Force 🇵ðŸ‡
| 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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Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
71 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
42 | |
Training
|
75 | |
Transport
|
17 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
152 | |
|
Training
|
49 | |
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Transport
|
41 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Vietnam or Philippines?
Philippines has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 41 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Vietnam or Philippines?
Vietnam has more combat aircraft with 71 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Vietnam or Philippines?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Vietnam or Philippines?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Vietnam's 17.
How do the Vietnam and Philippines air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 2.4 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Vietnam or Philippines?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 0.