People's Liberation Army Ground Force (2020)

Current Active Inventory: 867 Aircraft

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the People's Liberation Army Ground Force (2020). The service currently counts 867 total units in its active aircraft inventory. The WDMMA review takes into account specific categories of aircraft covering attack, logistics, special-mission, and general support types. Inventory numbers and related aircraft types / variants are provided as-is and derived from publically-available information / sources. "Outlook" results are related to any future airframes currently under procurement though said airframes may not be delivered for service in the current year for various reasons. "Readiness Rates" are based on the published USAF standard. Due to discrepancies regarding UAV reporting between countries and sources, unmanned vehicles are currently not tracked by WDMMA.

Total Aircraft: 867

434 / 867
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

607 / 867
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

650 / 867
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

694 / 867
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
31.3

TvR is this air service's TrueValue Rating. The value is formulated by way of assessing an air service's current strengths and weaknesses. All are matched against the top-most performer, this being the USAF which yields a TvR of 242.9.

Global Rank:
35/97

This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 97 air services from 71 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.

FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 0 units
Support: 773 units
Training: 94 units
Future: 80 units

Suppliers

Primary

Secondary

Historical

Helicopters (761)

Airframes detailed as manned rotary-wing platforms used in the transport, special-mission, or direct-attack roles.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

240

Mi-8/-17/171

Transport/Gunship

175

Z-19

Recon/Light Attack

106

Z-10

Attack

92

Z-9

Multi-mission

67

Z-8

Transport

46

Z-11

Light Utility/Scout

23

S-70

Multi-Mission

8

Gazelle

Light Utility/Scout

4

Mi-26

Heavy-Lift

Total Units: 761 (88%)

Transports (12)

Airframes used in the dedicated hauler role, serving either military or high-government personnel or in supply / cargo delivery.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

7

Y-7

Light Utility

3

Y-8

Tactical

2

Y-9

Tactical

Total Units: 12 (1%)

Trainers (94)

Airframes reserved for dedicated Basic, Advanced, Flight, and Helicopter airman training.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

93

H120

Helicopter Trainer

1

H125M (AS350)

Helicopter Trainer

Total Units: 94 (11%)

On Order (80)

Aircraft set to be delivered in the current procurement year or in subsequent year(s).

57

H120

Helicopter Trainer

12

Z-10

Attack

11

Z-19

Recon/Light Attack

Total Units: 80

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