Air Forces comparison: China vs Turkey
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 3.2x Turkey's 1,067. The breakdown includes 1,986 vs 299 combat aircraft, 1,019 vs 458 helicopters, 413 vs 90 transport aircraft, 16 vs 201 trainers (China vs Turkey). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 203 for Turkey. 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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Turkish Air Force 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Air Force |
| Local Name | Hava Kuvvetleri |
| Active aircraft | 1067 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 203 |
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Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1986 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
413 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Turkish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
299 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
458 | |
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Training
|
201 | |
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Transport
|
90 | |
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Other
|
19 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Turkish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Turkey?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Turkey's 1,067, a difference of 2,373 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Turkey?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Turkey's 299.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Turkey?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Turkey's 458.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Turkey?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Turkey's 90.
How do the China and Turkey air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 4.6 times larger than Turkey's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 90).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Turkey?
Turkey has 203 aircraft on order compared to China's 130.