"Becoming the third largest air force in the world has not been an easy task for the Chinese government, but it has been a part of a major overhaul of their military forces. Over the last few decades, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has grown to the size of over 2,700 aircraft, including 2,566 combat aircraft. When this is combined with the Navy's supply,"
"24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the warplanes within the PLAAF. To identify all of the planes in active service in the Chinese Air Force, 24/7 Wall St. consulted the 2024 World Air Forces report from FlightGlobal, an aviation and aerospace industry website. The aircraft are ranked according to the number of units in active service. Combat helicopters and trainer aircraft are excluded from this list. Supplemental data regarding the type of aircraft and how many are in active service was gathered"
China's air force has expanded to over 2,700 aircraft, with approximately 2,566 dedicated combat aircraft and a combined naval contribution bringing total military aircraft to roughly 4,000. The force emphasizes combat-capable types including air superiority fighters, multirole jets, ground-attack aircraft, and bombers designed for aerial dominance and precision strikes. Notable domestically produced fighters include the J-10, J-11, and J-16. Transport aircraft provide logistical support, humanitarian aid, and strategic airlift capability. Aircraft inventories and active-service counts referenced aviation industry data, with combat helicopters and trainer aircraft excluded from primary tallies.
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