Air Forces comparison: China vs Tajikistan

People's Liberation Army Air Force 🇨🇳

Official Name People's Liberation Army Air Force
Local Name 空军 (Kōngjūn)
Active aircraft3440 as of 2026
Aircraft on order130
Roundel

Roundel of China air force

Tajik Air Force 🇹🇯

Official Name Tajik Air Force
Local Name Кутби бахши ҳавоии Қувваҳои Мусаллаҳи Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон (Kutbi bakhshi havoiï Quvvaï Musallahï Jumïuriyi Tojikiston)
Active aircraft0 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Tajikistan air force

Chinese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 1986
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 1019
Training Training 16
Transport Transport 413
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 6

Tajik aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 0
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 0
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 0

Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Tajik Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, China or Tajikistan?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Tajikistan's 0, a difference of 3,440 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Tajikistan?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Tajikistan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Tajikistan?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Tajikistan's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Tajikistan?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Tajikistan's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Tajikistan?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Tajikistan's 0.