Air Forces comparison: Pakistan vs China
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 2.5x Pakistan's 1,369. The breakdown includes 469 vs 1,986 combat aircraft, 355 vs 1,019 helicopters, 62 vs 413 transport aircraft, 447 vs 16 trainers (Pakistan vs China). Pakistan has 77 aircraft on order vs 130 for China. The Pakistan air force is officially the Pakistan Air Force, while China's is the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Pakistan Air Force 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Air Force |
| Local Name | پاک فضائیہ (Pāk Faḍāyiyah) |
| Active aircraft | 1369 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 77 |
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People's Liberation Army Air Force 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Local Name | 空军 (Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 3440 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 130 |
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Pakistani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
469 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
355 | |
Training
|
447 | |
Transport
|
62 | |
Other
|
36 | |
Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
1986 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
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Training
|
16 | |
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Transport
|
413 | |
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Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Pakistani Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Pakistan or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Pakistan's 1,369, a difference of 2,071 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Pakistan or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Pakistan's 469.
Which country has more military helicopters, Pakistan or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Pakistan's 355.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Pakistan or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Pakistan's 62.
How do the Pakistan and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 6.7 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 62).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Pakistan or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Pakistan's 77.