Air Forces comparison: 
Belgium vs 
United Kingdom
United Kingdom's air force fields 712 active aircraft — 6.2:1 Belgium's 114.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
BelgiumWorld #37
10.9
AIRS Index / 100
United Kingdom leads on 6 of 6 categories
United KingdomWorld #13
23.2
Belgium
United Kingdom
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Belgium | United Kingdom | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Belgian Air Force | Royal Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 114 | 712 | 🇬🇧 6.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 62 | 73 | 🇬🇧 1.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 67 | 158 | 🇬🇧 2.4× |
| Combat share of fleet | 58.8 % | 22.2 % | 🇧🇪 2.6× |
| Aircraft types in service | 9 | 23 | 🇬🇧 2.6× |
| Main supplier | United States · 61 % | United Kingdom · 28 % |
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| Helicopters | 16 | 254 | 🇬🇧 16× |
| Transport aircraft | 9 | 51 | 🇬🇧 5.7× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 23 | 🇬🇧 |
| Trainers | 19 | 173 | 🇬🇧 9.1× |
| UAVs | 3 | 53 | 🇬🇧 18× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 712 active aircraft compared to Belgium's 114, a difference of 598 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 158 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Belgium's 67.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 254 compared to Belgium's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 51 compared to Belgium's 9.
How do the Belgium and United Kingdom air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 6.2 times larger than Belgium's in terms of total active aircraft (712 vs 114).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 73 aircraft on order compared to Belgium's 62.