Air Forces comparison: Belarus vs China
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 17:1 Belarus's 205. The breakdown includes 100 vs 1,986 combat aircraft, 80 vs 1,019 helicopters, 4 vs 413 transport aircraft, 21 vs 16 trainers (Belarus vs China). Belarus has 4 aircraft on order vs 130 for China. The Belarus air force is officially the Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus, while China's is the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus 🇧🇾
| Official Name | Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus |
| Local Name | Ваенна-паветраныя сілы і войскі супрацьпаветранай абароны |
| Active aircraft | 205 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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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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Belarusian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
100 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
80 | |
Training
|
21 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
1986 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
|
Training
|
16 | |
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Transport
|
413 | |
|
Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Belarusian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belarus or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Belarus's 205, a difference of 3,235 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belarus or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Belarus's 100.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belarus or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Belarus's 80.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belarus or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Belarus's 4.
How do the Belarus and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 103.2 times larger than Belarus's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belarus or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Belarus's 4.