Air Forces comparison: Belgium vs Netherlands
Belgium operates 104 active military aircraft vs 124 for Netherlands. The breakdown includes 64 vs 40 combat aircraft, 14 vs 67 helicopters, 7 vs 4 transport aircraft, 19 vs 13 trainers (Belgium vs Netherlands). Belgium has 37 aircraft on order vs 44 for Netherlands. The Belgium air force is officially the Belgian Air Component, while Netherlands's is the Royal Netherlands 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 Netherlands Air Force 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Air Force |
| Local Name | Koninklijke Luchtmacht |
| Active aircraft | 124 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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Belgian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
64 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
14 | |
Training
|
19 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Netherlands aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
40 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
67 | |
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Training
|
13 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Netherlands Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belgium or Netherlands?
Netherlands has more military aircraft with 124 active aircraft compared to Belgium's 104, a difference of 20 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or Netherlands?
Belgium has more combat aircraft with 64 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Netherlands's 40.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or Netherlands?
Netherlands operates more military helicopters with 67 compared to Belgium's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or Netherlands?
Belgium has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Netherlands's 4.
How do the Belgium and Netherlands air forces compare in size?
Belgium's air force is 1.8 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total active aircraft (7 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or Netherlands?
Netherlands has 44 aircraft on order compared to Belgium's 37.