Air Forces comparison: South Korea vs Japan

Republic of Korea Air Force 🇰🇷

Official Name Republic of Korea Air Force
Local Name 공군 (Gong-gun)
Active aircraft1592 as of 2025
Aircraft on order548
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Roundel of South Korea air force
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵

Official Name Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Local Name 空自 (Kūji)
Active aircraft1443 as of 2025
Aircraft on order335
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Roundel of Japan air force
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South Korean aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 433
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 807
Training Training 271
Transport Transport 56
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 25

Japanese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 322
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 579
Training Training 307
Transport Transport 110
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 125

Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet

Evolution of Japanese Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

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