Air Forces comparison: Austria vs China

China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 39:1 Austria's 89. The breakdown includes 15 vs 1,986 combat aircraft, 41 vs 1,019 helicopters, 10 vs 413 transport aircraft, 23 vs 16 trainers (Austria vs China). Austria has 56 aircraft on order vs 130 for China. The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force.

Austrian Air Force 🇦🇹

Official Name Austrian Air Force
Local Name Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte
Active aircraft 89 as of 2026
Aircraft on order56
Roundel

Roundel of Austria air force

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 order130
Roundel

Roundel of China air force

Austrian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 15
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 41
Training Training 23
Transport Transport 10
Other Other 0

Chinese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 1986
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 1019
Training Training 16
Transport Transport 413
Other Other 6

Evolution of Austrian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Austria or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Austria's 89, a difference of 3,351 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Austria or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Austria's 15.
Which country has more military helicopters, Austria or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Austria's 41.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Austria or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Austria's 10.
How do the Austria and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 41.3 times larger than Austria's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 10).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Austria or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Austria's 56.