Air Forces comparison: China vs Netherlands
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 28:1 Netherlands's 124. The breakdown includes 1,986 vs 40 combat aircraft, 1,019 vs 67 helicopters, 413 vs 4 transport aircraft, 16 vs 13 trainers (China vs Netherlands). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 44 for Netherlands. The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force, while Netherlands's is the Royal Netherlands 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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Royal Netherlands Air Force 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Air Force |
| Local Name | Koninklijke Luchtmacht |
| Active aircraft | 124 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1986 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
413 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Netherlands aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
40 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
67 | |
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Training
|
13 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Netherlands Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Netherlands?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Netherlands's 124, a difference of 3,316 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Netherlands?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Netherlands's 40.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Netherlands?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Netherlands's 67.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Netherlands?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Netherlands's 4.
How do the China and Netherlands air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 103.2 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Netherlands?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Netherlands's 44.