Air Forces comparison: China vs Yemen
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 22:1 Yemen's 156. The breakdown includes 1,986 vs 75 combat aircraft, 1,019 vs 40 helicopters, 413 vs 13 transport aircraft, 16 vs 28 trainers (China vs Yemen). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 0 for Yemen. 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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Yemeni Air Force 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي اليمنية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya wal Difa’a al Jawwi al Yamaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 156 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 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Yemeni aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
75 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
40 | |
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Training
|
28 | |
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Transport
|
13 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Yemen?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Yemen's 156, a difference of 3,284 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Yemen?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Yemen's 75.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Yemen?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Yemen's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Yemen?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Yemen's 13.
How do the China and Yemen air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 31.8 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 13).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Yemen?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Yemen's 0.