Air Forces comparison: Austria vs Netherlands

Austria operates 89 active military aircraft vs 124 for Netherlands. The breakdown includes 15 vs 40 combat aircraft, 41 vs 67 helicopters, 10 vs 4 transport aircraft, 23 vs 13 trainers (Austria vs Netherlands). Austria has 56 aircraft on order vs 44 for Netherlands. The Netherlands air force is officially the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

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

Royal Netherlands Air Force 🇳🇱

Official Name Royal Netherlands Air Force
Local Name Koninklijke Luchtmacht
Active aircraft 124 as of 2026
Aircraft on order44
Roundel

Roundel of Netherlands 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

Netherlands aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 40
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 67
Training Training 13
Transport Transport 4
Other Other 0

Evolution of Austrian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Netherlands Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Austria or Netherlands?
Netherlands has more military aircraft with 124 active aircraft compared to Austria's 89, a difference of 35 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Austria or Netherlands?
Netherlands has more combat aircraft with 40 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Austria's 15.
Which country has more military helicopters, Austria or Netherlands?
Netherlands operates more military helicopters with 67 compared to Austria's 41.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Austria or Netherlands?
Austria has more transport aircraft with 10 compared to Netherlands's 4.
How do the Austria and Netherlands air forces compare in size?
Austria's air force is 2.5 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total active aircraft (10 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Austria or Netherlands?
Austria has 56 aircraft on order compared to Netherlands's 44.