Air Forces comparison: China vs Philippines
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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Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭
| Official Name | Philippine Air Force |
| Local Name | Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas |
| Active aircraft | 246 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 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
152 | |
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Training
|
49 | |
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Transport
|
41 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Philippines?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Philippines's 246, a difference of 3,194 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Philippines?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Philippines?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Philippines's 152.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Philippines?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Philippines's 41.
How do the China and Philippines air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 10.1 times larger than Philippines's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 41).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Philippines?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Philippines's 44.