Air Forces comparison: North Korea vs South Korea

Korean People's Army Air Force 🇰🇵

Official Name Korean People's Army Air Force
Local Name 공군 (Gonggun)
Active aircraft861 as of 2025
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of North Korea air force
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Republic of Korea Air Force 🇰🇷

Official Name Republic of Korea Air Force
Local Name 공군 (Gong-gun)
Active aircraft1592 as of 2025
Aircraft on order548
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Roundel of South Korea air force
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North Korean aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 575
Bomber Bomber 80
Helicopter Helicopter 205
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 1
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 0

South Korean aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 433
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 807
Training Training 271
Transport Transport 56
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 25

Evolution of North Korean Air Force fleet

Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet

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