Air Forces comparison: North Korea vs Vietnam
Overview
North Korea's air force fields 1,131 active aircraft — 5.5x Vietnam's 205.
The breakdown includes 571 vs 71 combat aircraft, 80 vs 0 bombers, 205 vs 42 helicopters, 275 vs 17 transport aircraft, 0 vs 75 trainers (North Korea vs Vietnam).
The North Korea air force is officially the Korean People's Army Air Force, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 205 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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North Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
571 | |
Bomber
|
80 | |
Helicopter
|
205 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
275 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
71 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
42 | |
|
Training
|
75 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of North Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, North Korea or Vietnam?
North Korea has more military aircraft with 1,131 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 926 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, North Korea or Vietnam?
North Korea has more combat aircraft with 571 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Vietnam's 71.
Which country has more military helicopters, North Korea or Vietnam?
North Korea operates more military helicopters with 205 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, North Korea or Vietnam?
North Korea has more transport aircraft with 275 compared to Vietnam's 17.
How do the North Korea and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
North Korea's air force is 16.2 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (275 vs 17).