Air Forces comparison: Belgium vs China
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 33:1 Belgium's 104. The breakdown includes 64 vs 1,986 combat aircraft, 14 vs 1,019 helicopters, 7 vs 413 transport aircraft, 19 vs 16 trainers (Belgium vs China). Belgium has 37 aircraft on order vs 130 for China. The Belgium air force is officially the Belgian Air Component, while China's is the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Belgian Air Component 🇧🇪
| Official Name | Belgian Air Component |
| Local Name | Luchtcomponent |
| Active aircraft | 104 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 37 |
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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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Belgian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
64 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
14 | |
Training
|
19 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
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 Belgian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belgium or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Belgium's 104, a difference of 3,336 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Belgium's 64.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Belgium's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Belgium's 7.
How do the Belgium and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 59.0 times larger than Belgium's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Belgium's 37.