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 aircraft861 as of 2025
Aircraft on order0
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Roundel of North Korea air force
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United States Air Force 🇺🇸

Official Name United States Air Force
Local Name US Air Force
Active aircraft13043 as of 2025
Aircraft on order3435
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Roundel of United States 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

United States aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 3308
Bomber Bomber 135
Helicopter Helicopter 5496
Training Training 1566
Transport Transport 1522
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 1016

Evolution of North Korean Air Force fleet

Evolution of United States Air Force fleet

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