Air Forces comparison: Belgium vs Portugal
Belgium operates 104 active military aircraft vs 86 for Portugal. The breakdown includes 64 vs 25 combat aircraft, 14 vs 22 helicopters, 7 vs 23 transport aircraft, 19 vs 11 trainers (Belgium vs Portugal). Belgium has 37 aircraft on order vs 3 for Portugal. The Belgium air force is officially the Belgian Air Component.
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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Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Belgian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
64 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
14 | |
Training
|
19 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
22 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
23 | |
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Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belgium or Portugal?
Belgium has more military aircraft with 104 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 18 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or Portugal?
Belgium has more combat aircraft with 64 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or Portugal?
Portugal operates more military helicopters with 22 compared to Belgium's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or Portugal?
Portugal has more transport aircraft with 23 compared to Belgium's 7.
How do the Belgium and Portugal air forces compare in size?
Portugal's air force is 3.3 times larger than Belgium's in terms of total active aircraft (23 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or Portugal?
Belgium has 37 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.