Air Forces comparison: Austria vs Belgium

Austria operates 89 active military aircraft vs 104 for Belgium. The breakdown includes 15 vs 64 combat aircraft, 41 vs 14 helicopters, 10 vs 7 transport aircraft, 23 vs 19 trainers (Austria vs Belgium). Austria has 56 aircraft on order vs 37 for Belgium. The Belgium air force is officially the Belgian Air Component.

Austrian Air Force 🇦🇹

Official Name Austrian Air Force
Local Name Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte
Active aircraft 89 as of 2026
Aircraft on order56
Roundel

Roundel of Austria air force

Belgian Air Component 🇧🇪

Official Name Belgian Air Component
Local Name Luchtcomponent
Active aircraft 104 as of 2026
Aircraft on order37
Roundel

Roundel of Belgium air force

Austrian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 15
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 41
Training Training 23
Transport Transport 10
Other Other 0

Belgian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 64
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 14
Training Training 19
Transport Transport 7
Other Other 0

Evolution of Austrian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Austria or Belgium?
Belgium has more military aircraft with 104 active aircraft compared to Austria's 89, a difference of 15 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Austria or Belgium?
Belgium has more combat aircraft with 64 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Austria's 15.
Which country has more military helicopters, Austria or Belgium?
Austria operates more military helicopters with 41 compared to Belgium's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Austria or Belgium?
Austria has more transport aircraft with 10 compared to Belgium's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Austria or Belgium?
Austria has 56 aircraft on order compared to Belgium's 37.