Air Forces comparison: China vs Nepal
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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Nepalese Army Air Service 🇳🇵
| Official Name | Nepalese Army Air Service |
| Local Name | नेपाली सेना वायु सेना (Nepali Sena Vayu Sena) |
| Active aircraft | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1986 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
413 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Nepalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nepalese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Nepal?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Nepal's 0, a difference of 3,440 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Nepal?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nepal's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Nepal?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Nepal's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Nepal?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Nepal's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Nepal?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Nepal's 0.