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

China's air force fields 3,731 active aircraft — 117:1 Laos's 32.

Force Profile
China Laos
Official name People's Liberation Army Air Force Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force
Local name 空军 (Kōngjūn) —
Active aircraft 3,731 (2026) 32 (2026)
Aircraft on order +130 +6
Roundel Roundel of China air force —
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇨🇳 Chinaas of 2026
  • Combat 2,043
  • Bomber 234
  • Helicopter 1,019
  • Training 16
  • Transport 380
  • Other 39
🇱🇦 Laosas of 2026
  • Combat 4
  • Helicopter 23
  • Training 3
  • Transport 2

Fleet Evolution

🇨🇳 China
🇱🇦 Laos
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, China or Laos?
China has more military aircraft with 3,731 active aircraft compared to Laos's 32, a difference of 3,699 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Laos?
China has more combat aircraft with 2,043 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Laos's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Laos?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Laos's 23.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Laos?
China has more transport aircraft with 380 compared to Laos's 2.
How do the China and Laos air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 190.0 times larger than Laos's in terms of total active aircraft (380 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Laos?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Laos's 6.