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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Cambodia Cambodia vs Flag of China China

Force Profile
Cambodia China
Official name Royal Cambodian Air Force People's Liberation Army Air Force
Local name អាកាសយន្ដ​កម្ពុជា (Aakasayant Kâmpuchéa) 空军 (Kōngjūn)
Active aircraft 25 (2026) 3,731 (2026)
Aircraft on order +130
Roundel Roundel of Cambodia air force Roundel of China air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇰🇭 Cambodiaas of 2026
  • Helicopter 21
  • Transport 4
🇨🇳 Chinaas of 2026
  • Combat 2,043
  • Bomber 234
  • Helicopter 1,019
  • Training 16
  • Transport 413
  • Other 6

Fleet Evolution

🇰🇭 Cambodia
🇨🇳 China

Overview

China's air force fields 3,731 active aircraft — 149:1 Cambodia's 25.

The breakdown includes 0 vs 2,043 combat aircraft, 0 vs 234 bombers, 21 vs 1,019 helicopters, 4 vs 413 transport aircraft, 0 vs 16 trainers (Cambodia vs China). Cambodia has 0 aircraft on order vs 130 for China.

The Cambodia air force is officially the Royal Cambodian Air Force, while China's is the People's Liberation Army Air Force.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Cambodia or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,731 active aircraft compared to Cambodia's 25, a difference of 3,706 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cambodia or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 2,043 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cambodia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cambodia or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Cambodia's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cambodia or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Cambodia's 4.
How do the Cambodia and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 103.2 times larger than Cambodia's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cambodia or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Cambodia's 0.