Air Forces comparison: 
Vietnam vs 
China
Aircraft by Type
🇻🇳 Vietnamas of 2026
🇨🇳 Chinaas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇻🇳 Vietnam
🇨🇳 China
Overview
China's air force fields 3,731 active aircraft — 18:1 Vietnam's 205.
The breakdown includes 71 vs 2,043 combat aircraft, 0 vs 234 bombers, 42 vs 1,019 helicopters, 17 vs 413 transport aircraft, 75 vs 16 trainers (Vietnam vs China). Vietnam has 0 aircraft on order vs 130 for China.
The Vietnam air force is officially the Vietnam People's Air Force, while China's is the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Vietnam or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,731 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 3,526 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Vietnam or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 2,043 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Vietnam's 71.
Which country has more military helicopters, Vietnam or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Vietnam or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Vietnam's 17.
How do the Vietnam and China air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 24.3 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Vietnam or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 0.