Air Forces comparison: Netherlands vs United Kingdom
Royal Netherlands Air Force 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Air Force |
| Local Name | Koninklijke Luchtmacht |
| Active aircraft | 124 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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Netherlands aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
40 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
67 | |
Training
|
13 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
151 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
259 | |
|
Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
59 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
15 | |
Evolution of Netherlands Air Force fleet
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Netherlands or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Netherlands's 124, a difference of 516 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Netherlands or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Netherlands's 40.
Which country has more military helicopters, Netherlands or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Netherlands's 67.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Netherlands or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Netherlands's 4.
How do the Netherlands and United Kingdom air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 14.8 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total active aircraft (59 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Netherlands or United Kingdom?
Netherlands has 44 aircraft on order compared to United Kingdom's 41.