List Of Active Chinese Military Aircraft
The following list of active People's Liberation Army aircraft is a list of military aircraft currently in service with three branches of the People's Liberation Army. For retired aircraft, see list of historic aircraft of the People's Liberation Army Air Force. People's Liberation Army Air Force Current inventory As of 2015, PLAAF employs around 300 self propelled and 300 towed SAM launchers including modern, long range systems as well as aging systems. People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force People's Liberation Army Ground Force See also * List of active People's Liberation Army Air Force aircraft * List of unmanned aerial vehicles of China * Currently active military equipment by country * People's Liberation Army Air Force * People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force * People's Liberation Army Ground Force References Sources * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Active People's Liberation Army Aircraft China Active People's Liberation Army Aircraft People's Libe ...
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Military Aircraft
A military aircraft is any fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft that is operated by a legal or insurrectionary armed service of any type. Military aircraft can be either combat or non-combat: * Combat aircraft are designed to destroy enemy equipment or personnel using their own aircraft ordnance. Combat aircraft are typically developed and procured only by military forces. * Non-combat aircraft are not designed for combat as their primary function, but may carry weapons for self-defense. These mainly operate in support roles, and may be developed by either military forces or civilian organizations. History Lighter-than-air In 1783, when the first practical aircraft (hot-air and hydrogen balloons) were established, they were quickly adopted for military duties. The first military balloon unit was the French Aerostatic Corps, who in 1794 flew an observation balloon during the Battle of Fleurus, the first major battle to feature aerial observation. Balloons continued to be use ...
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