Air Forces comparison: Vietnam vs Philippines
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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Philippine Air Force 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Air Force |
| Local Name | Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas |
| Active aircraft | 191 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 62 |
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Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
78 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
101 | |
Training
|
55 | |
Transport
|
12 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
7 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
115 | |
|
Training
|
39 | |
|
Transport
|
25 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
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?
Vietnam has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to Philippines's 191, a difference of 55 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Vietnam or Philippines?
Vietnam has more combat aircraft with 78 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 7.
Which country has more military helicopters, Vietnam or Philippines?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 115 compared to Vietnam's 101.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Vietnam or Philippines?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 25 compared to Vietnam's 12.
How do the Vietnam and Philippines air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 2.1 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (25 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Vietnam or Philippines?
Philippines has 62 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 15.