Air Forces comparison: China vs Maldives
Overview
China's air force fields 3,497 active aircraft β 874:1 Maldives's 4.
The breakdown includes 2,043 vs 0 combat aircraft, 1,019 vs 2 helicopters, 413 vs 2 transport aircraft, 16 vs 0 trainers (China vs Maldives). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 0 for Maldives.
The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force, while Maldives's is the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron.
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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Coast Guard Aviation Squadron π²π»
| Official Name | Coast Guard Aviation Squadron |
| Local Name | Maldives National Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 4 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 | |
Maldivian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
2 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Maldives?
China has more military aircraft with 3,497 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 3,493 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Maldives?
China has more combat aircraft with 2,043 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Maldives's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Maldives?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Maldives?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the China and Maldives air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 206.5 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Maldives?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Maldives's 0.