Air Forces comparison: Vietnam vs Thailand
Thailand's air force fields 481 active aircraft — 2.3x Vietnam's 205. The breakdown includes 71 vs 84 combat aircraft, 42 vs 247 helicopters, 17 vs 57 transport aircraft, 75 vs 84 trainers (Vietnam vs Thailand). Vietnam has 0 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand. The Vietnam air force is officially the Vietnam People's Air Force, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai 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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Royal Thai Air Force 🇹🇭
| Official Name | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Local Name | กองทัพอากาศไทย (Kong Thap Akat Thai) |
| Active aircraft | 481 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
71 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
42 | |
Training
|
75 | |
Transport
|
17 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
84 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
247 | |
|
Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
57 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Vietnam or Thailand?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 276 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Vietnam or Thailand?
Thailand has more combat aircraft with 84 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Vietnam's 71.
Which country has more military helicopters, Vietnam or Thailand?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Vietnam or Thailand?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Vietnam's 17.
How do the Vietnam and Thailand air forces compare in size?
Thailand's air force is 3.4 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Vietnam or Thailand?
Thailand has 16 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 0.