Air Forces comparison: North Korea vs United States
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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United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 13043 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3435 |
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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 | |
United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
3308 | |
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Bomber
|
135 | |
|
Helicopter
|
5496 | |
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Training
|
1566 | |
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Transport
|
1522 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
1016 | |
Evolution of North Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, North Korea or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 13,043 active aircraft compared to North Korea's 861, a difference of 12,182 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, North Korea or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,308 fighters and attack aircraft compared to North Korea's 575.
Which country has more military helicopters, North Korea or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,496 compared to North Korea's 205.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, North Korea or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,522 compared to North Korea's 1.
How do the North Korea and United States air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 1522.0 times larger than North Korea's in terms of total active aircraft (1,522 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, North Korea or United States?
United States has 3,435 aircraft on order compared to North Korea's 0.