Air Forces comparison: North Korea vs Venezuela
North Korea's air force fields 1,131 active aircraft — 5.0x Venezuela's 226. The breakdown includes 571 vs 54 combat aircraft, 80 vs 0 bombers, 205 vs 74 helicopters, 275 vs 42 transport aircraft, 0 vs 47 trainers (North Korea vs Venezuela). North Korea has 0 aircraft on order vs 4 for Venezuela. The North Korea air force is officially the Korean People's Army Air Force.
Korean People's Army Air Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gonggun) |
| Active aircraft | 1131 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Venezuelan Air Force 🇻🇪
| Official Name | Venezuelan Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviación Militar Nacional Bolivariana |
| Active aircraft | 226 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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North Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
571 | |
Bomber
|
80 | |
Helicopter
|
205 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
275 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Venezuelan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
54 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
74 | |
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Training
|
47 | |
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Transport
|
42 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of North Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Venezuelan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, North Korea or Venezuela?
North Korea has more military aircraft with 1,131 active aircraft compared to Venezuela's 226, a difference of 905 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, North Korea or Venezuela?
North Korea has more combat aircraft with 571 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Venezuela's 54.
Which country has more military helicopters, North Korea or Venezuela?
North Korea operates more military helicopters with 205 compared to Venezuela's 74.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, North Korea or Venezuela?
North Korea has more transport aircraft with 275 compared to Venezuela's 42.
How do the North Korea and Venezuela air forces compare in size?
North Korea's air force is 6.5 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total active aircraft (275 vs 42).
Which country has more aircraft on order, North Korea or Venezuela?
Venezuela has 4 aircraft on order compared to North Korea's 0.