Air Forces comparison: China vs United States

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ People's Liberation Army Air Force

Official Name People's Liberation Army Air Force
Local Name 空军 (KōngjΕ«n)
Active aircrafts3144 as of 2025
Aircrafts on order130
Roundel

Roundel of China air force
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States Air Force

Official Name United States Air Force
Local Name US Air Force
Active aircrafts13043 as of 2025
Aircrafts on order3435
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Roundel of United States air force
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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Chinese Aircrafts by Type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 1705
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 1017
Training Training 18
Transport Transport 398
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 6

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States Aircrafts by Type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 3308
Bomber Bomber 135
Helicopter Helicopter 5496
Training Training 1566
Transport Transport 1522
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 1016

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Evolution of United States Air Force fleet

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