Air Forces comparison: Argentina vs China
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 14:1 Argentina's 241. The breakdown includes 26 vs 1,986 combat aircraft, 101 vs 1,019 helicopters, 22 vs 413 transport aircraft, 70 vs 16 trainers (Argentina vs China). Argentina has 57 aircraft on order vs 130 for China. The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Argentine Air Force 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Argentina |
| Active aircraft | 241 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 57 |
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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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Argentine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
26 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
101 | |
Training
|
70 | |
Transport
|
22 | |
Other
|
22 | |
Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
1986 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
1019 | |
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Training
|
16 | |
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Transport
|
413 | |
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Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Argentine Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Argentina or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Argentina's 241, a difference of 3,199 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Argentina or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Argentina's 26.
Which country has more military helicopters, Argentina or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Argentina's 101.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Argentina or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Argentina's 22.
How do the Argentina and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 18.8 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 22).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Argentina or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Argentina's 57.