Air Forces comparison: Austria vs Spain
Spain's air force fields 471 active aircraft — 5.3x Austria's 89. The breakdown includes 15 vs 178 combat aircraft, 41 vs 178 helicopters, 10 vs 72 transport aircraft, 23 vs 40 trainers (Austria vs Spain). Austria has 56 aircraft on order vs 164 for Spain. The Spain air force is officially the Spanish Air and Space Force.
Austrian Air Force 🇦🇹
| Official Name | Austrian Air Force |
| Local Name | Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte |
| Active aircraft | 89 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 56 |
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Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Ejército del Aire |
| Active aircraft | 471 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 164 |
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Austrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
15 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
41 | |
Training
|
23 | |
Transport
|
10 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Spanish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
178 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
178 | |
|
Training
|
40 | |
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Transport
|
72 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Austrian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Austria or Spain?
Spain has more military aircraft with 471 active aircraft compared to Austria's 89, a difference of 382 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Austria or Spain?
Spain has more combat aircraft with 178 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Austria's 15.
Which country has more military helicopters, Austria or Spain?
Spain operates more military helicopters with 178 compared to Austria's 41.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Austria or Spain?
Spain has more transport aircraft with 72 compared to Austria's 10.
How do the Austria and Spain air forces compare in size?
Spain's air force is 7.2 times larger than Austria's in terms of total active aircraft (72 vs 10).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Austria or Spain?
Spain has 164 aircraft on order compared to Austria's 56.