Air Forces comparison: China vs Sudan
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 19:1 Sudan's 184. The breakdown includes 1,986 vs 91 combat aircraft, 1,019 vs 70 helicopters, 413 vs 17 transport aircraft, 16 vs 6 trainers (China vs Sudan). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 0 for Sudan. 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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Sudanese Air Force 🇸🇩
| Official Name | Sudanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 184 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 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
91 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
70 | |
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Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Sudan?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Sudan's 184, a difference of 3,256 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Sudan?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sudan's 91.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Sudan?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Sudan's 70.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Sudan?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Sudan's 17.
How do the China and Sudan air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 24.3 times larger than Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Sudan?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Sudan's 0.