Air Forces comparison: Belgium vs France
Belgian Air Component 🇧🇪
| Official Name | Belgian Air Component |
| Local Name | Luchtcomponent |
| Active aircraft | 108 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 52 |
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French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'air et de l'Espace |
| Active aircraft | 976 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 302 |
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Belgian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
51 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
23 | |
Training
|
27 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
448 | |
|
Training
|
44 | |
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Transport
|
137 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
61 | |
Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belgium or France?
France has more military aircraft with 976 active aircraft compared to Belgium's 108, a difference of 868 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or France?
France has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Belgium's 51.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or France?
France operates more military helicopters with 448 compared to Belgium's 23.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or France?
France has more transport aircraft with 137 compared to Belgium's 7.
How do the Belgium and France air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 19.6 times larger than Belgium's in terms of total active aircraft (137 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or France?
France has 302 aircraft on order compared to Belgium's 52.