Air Forces comparison: China vs Greece
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 5.5x Greece's 626. The breakdown includes 1,986 vs 217 combat aircraft, 1,019 vs 300 helicopters, 413 vs 48 transport aircraft, 16 vs 55 trainers (China vs Greece). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 55 for Greece. The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force, while Greece's is the Hellenic 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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Hellenic Air Force 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Air Force |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία (Polemikí Aeroporía) |
| Active aircraft | 626 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 55 |
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Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1986 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
413 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Greek aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
217 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
300 | |
|
Training
|
55 | |
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Transport
|
48 | |
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Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Greek Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Greece?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Greece's 626, a difference of 2,814 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Greece?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Greece's 217.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Greece?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Greece's 300.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Greece?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Greece's 48.
How do the China and Greece air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 8.6 times larger than Greece's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 48).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Greece?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Greece's 55.