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Air Forces comparison: Flag of China China vs Flag of Cambodia Cambodia

Force Profile
China Cambodia
Official name People's Liberation Army Air Force Royal Cambodian Air Force
Local name 空军 (Kōngjūn) អាកាសយន្ដ​កម្ពុជា (Aakasayant Kâmpuchéa)
Active aircraft 3,731 (2026) 25 (2026)
Aircraft on order +130
Roundel Roundel of China air force Roundel of Cambodia air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇨🇳 Chinaas of 2026
  • Combat 2,043
  • Bomber 234
  • Helicopter 1,019
  • Training 16
  • Transport 413
  • Other 6
🇰🇭 Cambodiaas of 2026
  • Helicopter 21
  • Transport 4

Fleet Evolution

🇨🇳 China
🇰🇭 Cambodia

Overview

China's air force fields 3,731 active aircraft — 149:1 Cambodia's 25.

The breakdown includes 2,043 vs 0 combat aircraft, 234 vs 0 bombers, 1,019 vs 21 helicopters, 413 vs 4 transport aircraft, 16 vs 0 trainers (China vs Cambodia). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 0 for Cambodia.

The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force, while Cambodia's is the Royal Cambodian Air Force.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, China or Cambodia?
China has more military aircraft with 3,731 active aircraft compared to Cambodia's 25, a difference of 3,706 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Cambodia?
China has more combat aircraft with 2,043 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cambodia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Cambodia?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Cambodia's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Cambodia?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Cambodia's 4.
How do the China and Cambodia air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 103.2 times larger than Cambodia's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Cambodia?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Cambodia's 0.