Air Forces comparison: China vs Cambodia
Overview
China's air force fields 3,497 active aircraft β 140:1 Cambodia's 25.
The breakdown includes 2,043 vs 0 combat aircraft, 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.
People's Liberation Army Air Force π¨π³
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Local Name | η©Ίε (KΕngjΕ«n) |
| Active aircraft | 3497 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 130 |
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Royal Cambodian Air Force π°π
| Official Name | Royal Cambodian Air Force |
| Local Name | α’αΆααΆαααααβααααα»ααΆ (Aakasayant KΓ’mpuchΓ©a) |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
2043 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
413 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Cambodian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
21 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
4 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Cambodian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Cambodia?
China has more military aircraft with 3,497 active aircraft compared to Cambodia's 25, a difference of 3,472 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.