Air Forces comparison: Austria vs Portugal

Austria operates 89 active military aircraft vs 86 for Portugal. The breakdown includes 15 vs 25 combat aircraft, 41 vs 22 helicopters, 10 vs 23 transport aircraft, 23 vs 11 trainers (Austria vs Portugal). Austria has 56 aircraft on order vs 3 for Portugal.

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

Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹

Official Name Portuguese Air Force
Local Name Força Aérea Portuguesa
Active aircraft 86 as of 2026
Aircraft on order3
Roundel

Roundel of Portugal 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

Portuguese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 25
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 22
Training Training 11
Transport Transport 23
Other Other 5

Evolution of Austrian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Austria or Portugal?
Austria has more military aircraft with 89 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Austria or Portugal?
Portugal has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Austria's 15.
Which country has more military helicopters, Austria or Portugal?
Austria operates more military helicopters with 41 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Austria or Portugal?
Portugal has more transport aircraft with 23 compared to Austria's 10.
How do the Austria and Portugal air forces compare in size?
Portugal's air force is 2.3 times larger than Austria's in terms of total active aircraft (23 vs 10).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Austria or Portugal?
Austria has 56 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.