Air Forces comparison: Chile vs China
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 12:1 Chile's 277. The breakdown includes 59 vs 1,986 combat aircraft, 87 vs 1,019 helicopters, 49 vs 413 transport aircraft, 65 vs 16 trainers (Chile vs China). Chile has 0 aircraft on order vs 130 for China. The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Chilean Air Force 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea de Chile |
| Active aircraft | 277 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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Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
59 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
87 | |
Training
|
65 | |
Transport
|
49 | |
Other
|
17 | |
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 Chilean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Chile or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Chile's 277, a difference of 3,163 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chile or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chile's 59.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chile or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Chile's 87.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chile or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Chile's 49.
How do the Chile and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 8.4 times larger than Chile's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 49).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Chile or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.