Air Forces comparison: Norway vs United Kingdom
Royal Norwegian Air Force 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftforsvaret |
| Active aircraft | 111 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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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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Norwegian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
52 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
34 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
151 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
259 | |
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Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
59 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
15 | |
Evolution of Norwegian Air Force fleet
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Norway or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Norway's 111, a difference of 529 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Norway or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Norway's 52.
Which country has more military helicopters, Norway or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Norway's 34.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Norway or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Norway's 9.
How do the Norway and United Kingdom air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 6.6 times larger than Norway's in terms of total active aircraft (59 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Norway or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Norway's 6.