Air Forces comparison: Austria vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom's air force fields 640 active aircraft — 7.2x Austria's 89. The breakdown includes 15 vs 151 combat aircraft, 41 vs 259 helicopters, 10 vs 59 transport aircraft, 23 vs 156 trainers (Austria vs United Kingdom). Austria has 56 aircraft on order vs 41 for United Kingdom. The United Kingdom air force is officially the Royal Air 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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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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Austrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
15 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
41 | |
Training
|
23 | |
Transport
|
10 | |
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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Other
|
15 | |
Evolution of Austrian Air Force fleet
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Austria or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Austria's 89, a difference of 551 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Austria or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Austria's 15.
Which country has more military helicopters, Austria or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Austria's 41.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Austria or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Austria's 10.
How do the Austria and United Kingdom air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 5.9 times larger than Austria's in terms of total active aircraft (59 vs 10).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Austria or United Kingdom?
Austria has 56 aircraft on order compared to United Kingdom's 41.