Air Forces comparison: Austria vs Bulgaria

Austria operates 89 active military aircraft vs 79 for Bulgaria. The breakdown includes 15 vs 27 combat aircraft, 41 vs 29 helicopters, 10 vs 7 transport aircraft, 23 vs 16 trainers (Austria vs Bulgaria). Austria has 56 aircraft on order vs 8 for Bulgaria.

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

Bulgarian Air Force 🇧🇬

Official Name Bulgarian Air Force
Local Name Военновъздушни сили (Voennovazdushni sili)
Active aircraft 79 as of 2026
Aircraft on order8
Roundel

Roundel of Bulgaria 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

Bulgarian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 27
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 29
Training Training 16
Transport Transport 7
Other Other 0

Evolution of Austrian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Bulgarian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Austria or Bulgaria?
Austria has more military aircraft with 89 active aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 79, a difference of 10 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Austria or Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has more combat aircraft with 27 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Austria's 15.
Which country has more military helicopters, Austria or Bulgaria?
Austria operates more military helicopters with 41 compared to Bulgaria's 29.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Austria or Bulgaria?
Austria has more transport aircraft with 10 compared to Bulgaria's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Austria or Bulgaria?
Austria has 56 aircraft on order compared to Bulgaria's 8.