Air Forces comparison: Belgium vs Luxembourg
Belgium's air force fields 104 active aircraft — 104:1 Luxembourg's 1. The breakdown includes 64 vs 0 combat aircraft, 14 vs 0 helicopters, 7 vs 1 transport aircraft, 19 vs 0 trainers (Belgium vs Luxembourg). Belgium has 37 aircraft on order vs 0 for Luxembourg. The Belgium air force is officially the Belgian Air Component, while Luxembourg's is the Luxembourg Army Aviation.
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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Luxembourg Army Aviation 🇱🇺
| Official Name | Luxembourg Army Aviation |
| Local Name | Lëtzebuerger Arméi – Secteur Aérien |
| Active aircraft | 1 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Belgian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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64 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
14 | |
Training
|
19 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Luxembourgish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
1 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Luxembourgish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belgium or Luxembourg?
Belgium has more military aircraft with 104 active aircraft compared to Luxembourg's 1, a difference of 103 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or Luxembourg?
Belgium has more combat aircraft with 64 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Luxembourg's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or Luxembourg?
Belgium operates more military helicopters with 14 compared to Luxembourg's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or Luxembourg?
Belgium has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Luxembourg's 1.
How do the Belgium and Luxembourg air forces compare in size?
Belgium's air force is 7.0 times larger than Luxembourg's in terms of total active aircraft (7 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or Luxembourg?
Belgium has 37 aircraft on order compared to Luxembourg's 0.