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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Taiwan Taiwan vs Flag of China China

China's air force fields 3,731 active aircraft — 5.4:1 Taiwan's 686.

Force Profile
Taiwan China
Official name Taiwanese Air Force People's Liberation Army Air Force
Local name 中華民國空軍 (Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kōngjūn) 空军 (Kōngjūn)
Active aircraft 686 (2026) 3,731 (2026)
Aircraft on order +93 +130
Roundel Roundel of Taiwan air force Roundel of China air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇹🇼 Taiwanas of 2026
  • Combat 319
  • Helicopter 239
  • Training 84
  • Transport 26
  • Other 18
🇨🇳 Chinaas of 2026
  • Combat 2,043
  • Bomber 234
  • Helicopter 1,019
  • Training 16
  • Transport 380
  • Other 39

Fleet Evolution

🇹🇼 Taiwan
🇨🇳 China
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Taiwan or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,731 active aircraft compared to Taiwan's 686, a difference of 3,045 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Taiwan or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 2,043 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 380 compared to Taiwan's 26.
How do the Taiwan and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 14.6 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total active aircraft (380 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Taiwan or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Taiwan's 93.