Air Forces comparison: Laos vs China
Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force 🇱🇦
| Official Name | Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
People's Liberation Army Air Force 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Local Name | 空军 (Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 3440 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 130 |
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Laotian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
1986 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
|
Training
|
16 | |
|
Transport
|
413 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Laotian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Laos or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Laos's 0, a difference of 3,440 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Laos or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Laos's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Laos or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Laos's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Laos or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Laos's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Laos or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Laos's 0.