Air Forces comparison: Austria vs South Korea
South Korea's air force fields 1,543 active aircraft — 17:1 Austria's 89. The breakdown includes 15 vs 314 combat aircraft, 41 vs 856 helicopters, 10 vs 56 transport aircraft, 23 vs 293 trainers (Austria vs South Korea). Austria has 56 aircraft on order vs 410 for South Korea. The South Korea air force is officially the Republic of Korea 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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Republic of Korea Air Force 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gong-gun) |
| Active aircraft | 1543 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 410 |
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Austrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
15 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
41 | |
Training
|
23 | |
Transport
|
10 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
314 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
856 | |
|
Training
|
293 | |
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Transport
|
56 | |
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Other
|
24 | |
Evolution of Austrian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Austria or South Korea?
South Korea has more military aircraft with 1,543 active aircraft compared to Austria's 89, a difference of 1,454 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Austria or South Korea?
South Korea has more combat aircraft with 314 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Austria's 15.
Which country has more military helicopters, Austria or South Korea?
South Korea operates more military helicopters with 856 compared to Austria's 41.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Austria or South Korea?
South Korea has more transport aircraft with 56 compared to Austria's 10.
How do the Austria and South Korea air forces compare in size?
South Korea's air force is 5.6 times larger than Austria's in terms of total active aircraft (56 vs 10).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Austria or South Korea?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Austria's 56.