Air Forces comparison: Azerbaijan vs China
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 21:1 Azerbaijan's 167. The breakdown includes 39 vs 1,986 combat aircraft, 101 vs 1,019 helicopters, 3 vs 413 transport aircraft, 24 vs 16 trainers (Azerbaijan vs China). Azerbaijan has 36 aircraft on order vs 130 for China. The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Azerbaijani Air Force 🇦🇿
| Official Name | Azerbaijani Air Force |
| Local Name | Azərbaycan Hərbi Hava Qüvvələri |
| Active aircraft | 167 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 36 |
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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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Azerbaijani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
39 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
101 | |
Training
|
24 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
1986 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
|
Training
|
16 | |
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Transport
|
413 | |
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Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Azerbaijani Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Azerbaijan or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Azerbaijan's 167, a difference of 3,273 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Azerbaijan or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Azerbaijan's 39.
Which country has more military helicopters, Azerbaijan or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Azerbaijan's 101.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Azerbaijan or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Azerbaijan's 3.
How do the Azerbaijan and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 137.7 times larger than Azerbaijan's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Azerbaijan or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Azerbaijan's 36.