Air Forces comparison: Japan vs Taiwan
Japan's air force fields 1,397 active aircraft — 2.0x Taiwan's 686. The breakdown includes 331 vs 319 combat aircraft, 533 vs 239 helicopters, 112 vs 26 transport aircraft, 296 vs 84 trainers (Japan vs Taiwan). Japan has 310 aircraft on order vs 93 for Taiwan. The Japan air force is officially the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Local Name | 空自 (Kūji) |
| Active aircraft | 1397 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 310 |
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Taiwanese Air Force 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Taiwanese Air Force |
| Local Name | 中華民國空軍 (Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 686 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 93 |
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Japanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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331 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
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533 | |
Training
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296 | |
Transport
|
112 | |
Other
|
125 | |
Taiwanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
319 | |
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Bomber
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0 | |
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Helicopter
|
239 | |
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Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
26 | |
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Other
|
18 | |
Evolution of Japanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Taiwanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Japan or Taiwan?
Japan has more military aircraft with 1,397 active aircraft compared to Taiwan's 686, a difference of 711 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Japan or Taiwan?
Japan has more combat aircraft with 331 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Taiwan's 319.
Which country has more military helicopters, Japan or Taiwan?
Japan operates more military helicopters with 533 compared to Taiwan's 239.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Japan or Taiwan?
Japan has more transport aircraft with 112 compared to Taiwan's 26.
How do the Japan and Taiwan air forces compare in size?
Japan's air force is 4.3 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total active aircraft (112 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Japan or Taiwan?
Japan has 310 aircraft on order compared to Taiwan's 93.