Air Forces comparison: Canada vs United States
Royal Canadian Air Force 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 191 |
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United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 12860 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3389 |
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Canadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
92 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
146 | |
Training
|
40 | |
Transport
|
46 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
31 | |
United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
3120 | |
|
Bomber
|
147 | |
|
Helicopter
|
5479 | |
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Training
|
1598 | |
|
Transport
|
1507 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
1009 | |
Evolution of Canadian Air Force fleet
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Canada or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,860 active aircraft compared to Canada's 355, a difference of 12,505 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Canada or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,120 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Canada's 92.
Which country has more military helicopters, Canada or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,479 compared to Canada's 146.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Canada or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,507 compared to Canada's 46.
How do the Canada and United States air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 32.8 times larger than Canada's in terms of total active aircraft (1,507 vs 46).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Canada or United States?
United States has 3,389 aircraft on order compared to Canada's 191.