Air Forces comparison: Taiwan vs China
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 5.0x Taiwan's 686. The breakdown includes 319 vs 1,986 combat aircraft, 239 vs 1,019 helicopters, 26 vs 413 transport aircraft, 84 vs 16 trainers (Taiwan vs China). Taiwan has 93 aircraft on order vs 130 for China. The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Taiwanese Air Force 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Taiwanese Air Force |
| Local Name | 中華民國空軍 (Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 686 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 93 |
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People's Liberation Army Air Force 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Local Name | 空军 (Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 3440 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 130 |
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Taiwanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
319 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
239 | |
Training
|
84 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
18 | |
Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
1986 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
1019 | |
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Training
|
16 | |
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Transport
|
413 | |
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Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Taiwanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Taiwan or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Taiwan's 686, a difference of 2,754 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Taiwan or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Taiwan's 319.
Which country has more military helicopters, Taiwan or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Taiwan's 239.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Taiwan or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Taiwan's 26.
How do the Taiwan and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 15.9 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Taiwan or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Taiwan's 93.