Air Forces comparison: Belgium vs United Kingdom
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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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 631 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 139 |
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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 | |
British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
144 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
266 | |
|
Training
|
156 | |
|
Transport
|
52 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
13 | |
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 631 active aircraft compared to Belgium's 108, a difference of 523 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 144 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Belgium's 51.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 266 compared to Belgium's 23.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 52 compared to Belgium's 7.
How do the Belgium and United Kingdom air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 7.4 times larger than Belgium's in terms of total active aircraft (52 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 139 aircraft on order compared to Belgium's 52.