Air Forces comparison: China vs Denmark
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 28:1 Denmark's 123. The breakdown includes 1,986 vs 57 combat aircraft, 1,019 vs 34 helicopters, 413 vs 7 transport aircraft, 16 vs 25 trainers (China vs Denmark). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 6 for Denmark. The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force, while Denmark's is the Royal Danish 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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Royal Danish Air Force 🇩🇰
| Official Name | Royal Danish Air Force |
| Local Name | Flyvevåbnet |
| Active aircraft | 123 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1986 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
413 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Danish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
57 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
34 | |
|
Training
|
25 | |
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Transport
|
7 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Danish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Denmark?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Denmark's 123, a difference of 3,317 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Denmark?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Denmark's 57.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Denmark?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Denmark's 34.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Denmark?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Denmark's 7.
How do the China and Denmark air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 59.0 times larger than Denmark's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Denmark?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Denmark's 6.