Air Forces comparison: China vs Tunisia

China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 20:1 Tunisia's 169. The breakdown includes 1,986 vs 13 combat aircraft, 1,019 vs 116 helicopters, 413 vs 15 transport aircraft, 16 vs 25 trainers (China vs Tunisia). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 8 for Tunisia. 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 order130
Roundel

Roundel of China air force

Tunisian Air Force 🇹🇳

Official Name Tunisian Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية التونسية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya at Tūnisiya)
Active aircraft 169 as of 2026
Aircraft on order8
Roundel

Roundel of Tunisia air force

Chinese aircraft by type

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

Tunisian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 13
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 116
Training Training 25
Transport Transport 15
Other Other 0

Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Tunisian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, China or Tunisia?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Tunisia's 169, a difference of 3,271 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Tunisia?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Tunisia's 13.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Tunisia?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Tunisia's 116.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Tunisia?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Tunisia's 15.
How do the China and Tunisia air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 27.5 times larger than Tunisia's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 15).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Tunisia?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Tunisia's 8.