Air Forces comparison: South Korea vs North Korea
Republic of Korea Air Force 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gong-gun) |
| Active aircraft | 1592 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 548 |
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Korean People's Army Air Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gonggun) |
| Active aircraft | 861 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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South Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
433 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
807 | |
Training
|
271 | |
Transport
|
56 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
25 | |
North Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
575 | |
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Bomber
|
80 | |
|
Helicopter
|
205 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
1 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of North Korean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Korea or North Korea?
South Korea has more military aircraft with 1,592 active aircraft compared to North Korea's 861, a difference of 731 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Korea or North Korea?
North Korea has more combat aircraft with 575 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Korea's 433.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Korea or North Korea?
South Korea operates more military helicopters with 807 compared to North Korea's 205.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Korea or North Korea?
South Korea has more transport aircraft with 56 compared to North Korea's 1.
How do the South Korea and North Korea air forces compare in size?
South Korea's air force is 56.0 times larger than North Korea's in terms of total active aircraft (56 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, South Korea or North Korea?
South Korea has 548 aircraft on order compared to North Korea's 0.