Air Forces comparison: South Korea vs United States

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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United States Air Force 🇺🇸

Official Name United States Air Force
Local Name US Air Force
Active aircraft13043 as of 2025
Aircraft on order3435
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Roundel of United States 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

United States aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 3308
Bomber Bomber 135
Helicopter Helicopter 5496
Training Training 1566
Transport Transport 1522
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 1016

Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet

Evolution of United States Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

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