Air Forces comparison: Taiwan vs Japan
Japan's air force fields 1,399 active aircraft — 2.0x Taiwan's 686. The breakdown includes 319 vs 331 combat aircraft, 239 vs 533 helicopters, 26 vs 114 transport aircraft, 84 vs 296 trainers (Taiwan vs Japan). Taiwan has 93 aircraft on order vs 317 for Japan. The Japan air force is officially the Japan Air Self-Defense 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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Japan Air Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Local Name | 空自 (Kūji) |
| Active aircraft | 1399 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 317 |
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Taiwanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
319 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
239 | |
Training
|
84 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
18 | |
Japanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
331 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
533 | |
|
Training
|
296 | |
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Transport
|
114 | |
|
Other
|
125 | |
Evolution of Taiwanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Japanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Taiwan or Japan?
Japan has more military aircraft with 1,399 active aircraft compared to Taiwan's 686, a difference of 713 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Taiwan or Japan?
Japan has more combat aircraft with 331 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Taiwan's 319.
Which country has more military helicopters, Taiwan or Japan?
Japan operates more military helicopters with 533 compared to Taiwan's 239.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Taiwan or Japan?
Japan has more transport aircraft with 114 compared to Taiwan's 26.
How do the Taiwan and Japan air forces compare in size?
Japan's air force is 4.4 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total active aircraft (114 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Taiwan or Japan?
Japan has 317 aircraft on order compared to Taiwan's 93.