Air Forces comparison: China vs Mexico
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 8.0x Mexico's 431. The breakdown includes 1,986 vs 4 combat aircraft, 1,019 vs 168 helicopters, 413 vs 48 transport aircraft, 16 vs 198 trainers (China vs Mexico). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 11 for Mexico. The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
People's Liberation Army Air Force 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Local Name | 空军 (Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 3440 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 130 |
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Mexican Air Force 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Mexicana |
| Active aircraft | 431 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 11 |
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Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1986 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
413 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
4 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
168 | |
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Training
|
198 | |
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Transport
|
48 | |
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Other
|
13 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Mexico?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Mexico's 431, a difference of 3,009 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Mexico?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mexico's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Mexico?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Mexico's 168.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Mexico?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Mexico's 48.
How do the China and Mexico air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 8.6 times larger than Mexico's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 48).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Mexico?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Mexico's 11.