People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force
| People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force | |
|---|---|
| 中国人民解放军海军航空兵 | |
Flag of the People's Liberation Army Navy | |
| Active | 1952–present |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Allegiance | Chinese Communist Party |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Type | Naval aviation |
| Size | 18,000 personnel 219 aircraft |
| Part of | People's Liberation Army |
| Engagements | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Electronic warfare | KJ-200, KJ-500, Y-8, Y-9, Z-18 |
| Fighter | J-11, J-15 |
| Helicopter | AS565 Panther, Ka-27, Ka-28, Ka-31, Mi-8, SA 321 Super Frelon, Z-8, Z-9,Z-18 |
| Patrol | Y-9 |
| Reconnaissance | BZK-005, BZK-007, WZ-7 Soaring Dragon |
| Trainer | CJ-6, JL-8, JL-9, JL-10, Y-7 |
| Transport | CRJ200, CRJ700, Y-5, Y-7, Y-8 |
The People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF; Chinese: 中国人民解放军海军航空兵; pinyin: Zhōngguó Rénmín Jiěfàngjūn Hǎijūn Hángkōngbīng) is the naval aviation branch of the People's Liberation Army Navy.