Air Forces comparison: China vs Cape Verde
China operates 3,440 active military aircraft; Cape Verde has no recorded inventory. The breakdown includes 1,986 vs 0 combat aircraft, 1,019 vs 0 helicopters, 413 vs 0 transport aircraft, 16 vs 0 trainers (China vs Cape Verde). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 0 for Cape Verde. The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army 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 order | 130 |
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Cabo Verdean Air Force 🇨🇻
| Official Name | Cabo Verdean Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 0 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1986 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
413 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Cabo Verdean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Cabo Verdean Air Force fleet
None
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Cape Verde?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Cape Verde's 0, a difference of 3,440 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Cape Verde?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cape Verde's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Cape Verde?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Cape Verde's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Cape Verde?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Cape Verde's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Cape Verde?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Cape Verde's 0.