Air Forces comparison: China vs Venezuela
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 15:1 Venezuela's 226. The breakdown includes 1,986 vs 54 combat aircraft, 1,019 vs 74 helicopters, 413 vs 42 transport aircraft, 16 vs 47 trainers (China vs Venezuela). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 4 for Venezuela. 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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Venezuelan Air Force 🇻🇪
| Official Name | Venezuelan Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviación Militar Nacional Bolivariana |
| Active aircraft | 226 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1986 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
413 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Venezuelan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
54 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
74 | |
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Training
|
47 | |
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Transport
|
42 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Venezuelan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Venezuela?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Venezuela's 226, a difference of 3,214 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Venezuela?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Venezuela's 54.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Venezuela?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Venezuela's 74.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Venezuela?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Venezuela's 42.
How do the China and Venezuela air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 9.8 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 42).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Venezuela?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Venezuela's 4.