Air Forces comparison: Philippines vs China
Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭
| Official Name | Philippine Air Force |
| Local Name | Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas |
| Active aircraft | 246 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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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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Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
152 | |
Training
|
49 | |
Transport
|
41 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
4 | |
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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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Philippines or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Philippines's 246, a difference of 3,194 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Philippines or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Philippines or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Philippines's 152.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Philippines or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Philippines's 41.
How do the Philippines and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 10.1 times larger than Philippines's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 41).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Philippines or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Philippines's 44.