Air Forces comparison: Belgium vs Bulgaria
Overview
Belgium operates 104 active military aircraft vs 79 for Bulgaria.
The breakdown includes 64 vs 27 combat aircraft, 14 vs 29 helicopters, 7 vs 7 transport aircraft, 19 vs 16 trainers (Belgium vs Bulgaria). Belgium has 37 aircraft on order vs 8 for Bulgaria.
The Belgium air force is officially the Belgian Air Component.
Belgian Air Component 🇧🇪
| Official Name | Belgian Air Component |
| Local Name | Luchtcomponent |
| Active aircraft | 104 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 37 |
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Bulgarian Air Force 🇧🇬
| Official Name | Bulgarian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военновъздушни сили (Voennovazdushni sili) |
| Active aircraft | 79 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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Belgian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
64 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
14 | |
Training
|
19 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Bulgarian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
27 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
29 | |
|
Training
|
16 | |
|
Transport
|
7 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Bulgarian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belgium or Bulgaria?
Belgium has more military aircraft with 104 active aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 79, a difference of 25 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or Bulgaria?
Belgium has more combat aircraft with 64 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 27.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or Bulgaria?
Bulgaria operates more military helicopters with 29 compared to Belgium's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Belgium's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or Bulgaria?
Belgium has 37 aircraft on order compared to Bulgaria's 8.