Air Forces comparison: North Korea vs China
Korean People's Army Air Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gonggun) |
| Active aircraft | 861 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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 | 3144 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 130 |
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North Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
575 | |
Bomber
|
80 | |
Helicopter
|
205 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
1705 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
1019 | |
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Training
|
16 | |
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Transport
|
398 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of North Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, North Korea or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,144 active aircraft compared to North Korea's 861, a difference of 2,283 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, North Korea or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,705 fighters and attack aircraft compared to North Korea's 575.
Which country has more military helicopters, North Korea or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to North Korea's 205.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, North Korea or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 398 compared to North Korea's 1.
How do the North Korea and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 398.0 times larger than North Korea's in terms of total active aircraft (398 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, North Korea or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to North Korea's 0.