Air Forces comparison: China vs Laos
Overview
China's air force fields 3,497 active aircraft β 109:1 Laos's 32.
The breakdown includes 2,043 vs 4 combat aircraft, 1,019 vs 23 helicopters, 413 vs 2 transport aircraft, 16 vs 3 trainers (China vs Laos). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 6 for Laos.
The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force, while Laos's is the Lao People's Liberation Army 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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Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force π±π¦
| Official Name | Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 32 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
2043 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
413 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Laotian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
23 | |
|
Training
|
3 | |
|
Transport
|
2 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Laotian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Laos?
China has more military aircraft with 3,497 active aircraft compared to Laos's 32, a difference of 3,465 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 413 compared to Laos's 2.
How do the China and Laos air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 206.5 times larger than Laos's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Laos?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Laos's 6.