Air Forces comparison: Armenia vs China
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 50:1 Armenia's 69. The breakdown includes 20 vs 1,986 combat aircraft, 37 vs 1,019 helicopters, 3 vs 413 transport aircraft, 9 vs 16 trainers (Armenia vs China). Armenia has 0 aircraft on order vs 130 for China. The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Armenian Air Force 🇦🇲
| Official Name | Armenian Air Force |
| Local Name | Հայաստանի Հանրապետության ռազմաօդային ուժեր (Hayastani Hanrapetutyan razmaōdayin utser) |
| Active aircraft | 69 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Armenian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
20 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
37 | |
Training
|
9 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
1986 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
|
Training
|
16 | |
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Transport
|
413 | |
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Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Armenian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Armenia or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Armenia's 69, a difference of 3,371 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Armenia or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Armenia's 20.
Which country has more military helicopters, Armenia or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Armenia's 37.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Armenia or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Armenia's 3.
How do the Armenia and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 137.7 times larger than Armenia's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Armenia or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Armenia's 0.