Air Forces comparison: China vs Vietnam
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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Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 205 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1986 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
413 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
71 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
42 | |
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Training
|
75 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Vietnam?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 3,235 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Vietnam?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Vietnam's 71.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Vietnam?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Vietnam?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Vietnam's 17.
How do the China and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 24.3 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Vietnam?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 0.