Air Forces comparison: Belgium vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom's air force fields 640 active aircraft — 6.2x Belgium's 104. The breakdown includes 64 vs 151 combat aircraft, 14 vs 259 helicopters, 7 vs 59 transport aircraft, 19 vs 156 trainers (Belgium vs United Kingdom). Belgium has 37 aircraft on order vs 41 for United Kingdom. The Belgium air force is officially the Belgian Air Component, while United Kingdom's is the Royal Air Force.
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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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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Belgian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
64 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
14 | |
Training
|
19 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
151 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
259 | |
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Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
59 | |
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Other
|
15 | |
Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Belgium's 104, a difference of 536 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Belgium's 64.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Belgium's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Belgium's 7.
How do the Belgium and United Kingdom air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 8.4 times larger than Belgium's in terms of total active aircraft (59 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Belgium's 37.