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

Force Profile
Myanmar China
Official name Myanmar/ Burma Air Force People's Liberation Army Air Force
Local name တပ်မတော် (လွှတ်လပ်ေသာ) လေကြောင်းတပ် (Tatmadaw (Luthtithapyay) Leikchin Tat) 空军 (Kōngjūn)
Active aircraft 338 (2026) 3,731 (2026)
Aircraft on order +33 +130
Roundel Roundel of Myanmar air force Roundel of China air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇲🇲 Myanmaras of 2026
  • Combat 132
  • Helicopter 89
  • Training 79
  • Transport 38
🇨🇳 Chinaas of 2026
  • Combat 2,043
  • Bomber 234
  • Helicopter 1,019
  • Training 16
  • Transport 413
  • Other 6

Fleet Evolution

🇲🇲 Myanmar
🇨🇳 China

Overview

China's air force fields 3,731 active aircraft — 11:1 Myanmar's 338.

The breakdown includes 132 vs 2,043 combat aircraft, 0 vs 234 bombers, 89 vs 1,019 helicopters, 38 vs 413 transport aircraft, 79 vs 16 trainers (Myanmar vs China). Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order vs 130 for China.

The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Myanmar or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,731 active aircraft compared to Myanmar's 338, a difference of 3,393 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Myanmar or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 2,043 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Myanmar's 132.
Which country has more military helicopters, Myanmar or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Myanmar's 89.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Myanmar or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Myanmar's 38.
How do the Myanmar and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 10.9 times larger than Myanmar's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 38).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Myanmar or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Myanmar's 33.