Air Forces comparison: Laos vs China
Overview
China's air force fields 3,497 active aircraft β 109:1 Laos's 32.
The breakdown includes 4 vs 2,043 combat aircraft, 23 vs 1,019 helicopters, 2 vs 413 transport aircraft, 3 vs 16 trainers (Laos vs China). Laos has 6 aircraft on order vs 130 for China.
The Laos air force is officially the Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force, while China's is the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
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| Official Name | Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 32 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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People's Liberation Army Air Force π¨π³
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Local Name | η©Ίε (KΕngjΕ«n) |
| Active aircraft | 3497 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 130 |
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Laotian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
23 | |
Training
|
3 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
2043 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
|
Training
|
16 | |
|
Transport
|
413 | |
|
Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Laotian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Laos or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,497 active aircraft compared to Laos's 32, a difference of 3,465 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Laos or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 2,043 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Laos's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Laos or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Laos's 23.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Laos or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Laos's 2.
How do the Laos and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 206.5 times larger than Laos's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Laos or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Laos's 6.