Air Forces comparison: 
Vietnam vs 
Thailand
Aircraft by Type
🇻🇳 Vietnamas of 2026
🇹🇭 Thailandas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇻🇳 Vietnam
🇹🇭 Thailand
Overview
Thailand's air force fields 481 active aircraft — 2.3:1 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.
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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.