Air Forces comparison: 
Japan vs 
Taiwan
Aircraft by Type
🇯🇵 Japanas of 2026
🇹🇼 Taiwanas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇯🇵 Japan
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Overview
Japan's air force fields 1,399 active aircraft — 2.0:1 Taiwan's 686.
The breakdown includes 331 vs 319 combat aircraft, 533 vs 239 helicopters, 114 vs 26 transport aircraft, 296 vs 84 trainers (Japan vs Taiwan). Japan has 317 aircraft on order vs 93 for Taiwan.
The Japan air force is officially the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Japan or Taiwan?
Japan has more military aircraft with 1,399 active aircraft compared to Taiwan's 686, a difference of 713 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 114 compared to Taiwan's 26.
How do the Japan and Taiwan air forces compare in size?
Japan's air force is 4.4 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total active aircraft (114 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Japan or Taiwan?
Japan has 317 aircraft on order compared to Taiwan's 93.