Air Forces comparison: Austria vs South Africa
South Africa's air force fields 192 active aircraft — 2.2x Austria's 89. The breakdown includes 15 vs 25 combat aircraft, 41 vs 84 helicopters, 10 vs 22 transport aircraft, 23 vs 57 trainers (Austria vs South Africa). Austria has 56 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Africa.
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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South African Air Force 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Air Force |
| Local Name | South African Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 192 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Austrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
15 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
41 | |
Training
|
23 | |
Transport
|
10 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South African aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
84 | |
|
Training
|
57 | |
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Transport
|
22 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Austrian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South African Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Austria or South Africa?
South Africa has more military aircraft with 192 active aircraft compared to Austria's 89, a difference of 103 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Austria or South Africa?
South Africa has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Austria's 15.
Which country has more military helicopters, Austria or South Africa?
South Africa operates more military helicopters with 84 compared to Austria's 41.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Austria or South Africa?
South Africa has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Austria's 10.
How do the Austria and South Africa air forces compare in size?
South Africa's air force is 2.2 times larger than Austria's in terms of total active aircraft (22 vs 10).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Austria or South Africa?
Austria has 56 aircraft on order compared to South Africa's 0.