Air Forces comparison: China vs Chad
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 86:1 Chad's 40. The breakdown includes 1,986 vs 9 combat aircraft, 1,019 vs 16 helicopters, 413 vs 9 transport aircraft, 16 vs 6 trainers (China vs Chad). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 0 for Chad. 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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Chadian Air Force 🇹🇩
| Official Name | Chadian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية التشادية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Tashādiyya) |
| Active aircraft | 40 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 | |
Chadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
9 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
16 | |
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Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chadian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Chad?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Chad's 40, a difference of 3,400 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Chad?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chad's 9.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Chad?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Chad's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Chad?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Chad's 9.
How do the China and Chad air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 45.9 times larger than Chad's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Chad?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Chad's 0.