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

Force Profile
China Mongolia
Official name People's Liberation Army Air Force Mongolian Air Force
Local name 空军 (Kōngjūn) Монгол Улсын Төв хөвсгөл баг
Active aircraft 3,731 (2026) 22 (2026)
Aircraft on order +130
Roundel Roundel of China air force Roundel of Mongolia air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇨🇳 Chinaas of 2026
  • Combat 2,043
  • Bomber 234
  • Helicopter 1,019
  • Training 16
  • Transport 413
  • Other 6
🇲🇳 Mongoliaas of 2026
  • Combat 10
  • Helicopter 6
  • Transport 6

Fleet Evolution

🇨🇳 China
🇲🇳 Mongolia

Overview

China's air force fields 3,731 active aircraft — 170:1 Mongolia's 22.

The breakdown includes 2,043 vs 10 combat aircraft, 234 vs 0 bombers, 1,019 vs 6 helicopters, 413 vs 6 transport aircraft, 16 vs 0 trainers (China vs Mongolia). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 0 for Mongolia.

The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, China or Mongolia?
China has more military aircraft with 3,731 active aircraft compared to Mongolia's 22, a difference of 3,709 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Mongolia?
China has more combat aircraft with 2,043 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mongolia's 10.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Mongolia?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Mongolia's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Mongolia?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Mongolia's 6.
How do the China and Mongolia air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 68.8 times larger than Mongolia's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 6).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Mongolia?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Mongolia's 0.