People's Liberation Naval Air Force (2021)

Current Active Inventory: 429 Aircraft

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the People's Liberation Naval Air Force (2021). The service currently counts 429 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: 429

215 / 429
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

300 / 429
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

322 / 429
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

343 / 429
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
49.3

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:
15/100

This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 100 air services from 74 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.

FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 212 units
Support: 165 units
Training: 52 units
Future: 50 units

Suppliers

Primary

Secondary

Historical

Fighters (182)

Airframes detailed as fighter, interceptor, or general attack types including multi-role though excluding dedicated bombers and CAS.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

47

J-8

Interceptor

34

JH-7

Fighter-Bomber

30

J-7

Fighter

25

J-10

Multirole

24

Su-30MKK

Multirole

22

J-15

Multirole

Total Units: 182 (42%)

Bombers (30)

Airframes developed for the strategic-level direct-attack role; typical qualities include subsonic or supersonic performance, long range, and high-altitude capabilities.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

30

H-6/E/F/H/K

Strategic

Total Units: 30 (7%)

Helicopters (88)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

33

Z-9

Multimission

29

Z-8

Transport

17

Ka-28

Anti-Submarine Warfare

6

AS565

Maritime Patrol

2

Z-18

Transport

1

Ka-27

Anti-Submarine Warfare

Total Units: 88 (21%)

Transports (30)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

17

Y-7

Light Utility

13

Y-8

Tactical

Total Units: 30 (7%)

Trainers (52)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

14

JJ-6

Fighter Trainer

12

L-15

Advanced Jet Trainer

11

JL-8

Advanced Jet Trainer

8

Mi-8

Helicopter Trainer

5

Y-7

Flight/Crew Trainer

2

JL-9

Advanced Jet Trainer

Total Units: 52 (12%)

Special-Mission (47)

Airframes modified for Special-Mission roles - typically these are dedicated, role-specific types.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

9

Ka-31

Airborne Early Warning

9

Y-8

Maritime Patrol

8

Y-8

Airborne Early Warning

6

HJ-500 (Y-9)

Airborne Early Warning

5

Y-8

Reconnaissance

3

KJ-200 (Y-8)

Airborne Early Warning

3

SH-5

Search and Rescue

2

Challenger 870

Reconnaissance

1

Y-7

Search and Rescue

1

Z-18

Airborne Early Warning

Total Units: 47 (11%)

On Order (50)

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

50

J-15

Multirole

Total Units: 50

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