Air Forces comparison: Bangladesh vs Bulgaria

Bangladesh's air force fields 214 active aircraft — 2.7x Bulgaria's 79. The breakdown includes 79 vs 27 combat aircraft, 75 vs 29 helicopters, 21 vs 7 transport aircraft, 39 vs 16 trainers (Bangladesh vs Bulgaria). Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order vs 8 for Bulgaria. The Bangladesh air force is officially the Bangladesh Air Force.

Bangladesh Air Force 🇧🇩

Official Name Bangladesh Air Force
Local Name বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনী (Bangladesh Biman Bahini)
Active aircraft 214 as of 2026
Aircraft on order6
Roundel

Roundel of Bangladesh air force

Bulgarian Air Force 🇧🇬

Official Name Bulgarian Air Force
Local Name Военновъздушни сили (Voennovazdushni sili)
Active aircraft 79 as of 2026
Aircraft on order8
Roundel

Roundel of Bulgaria air force

Bangladeshi aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 79
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 75
Training Training 39
Transport Transport 21
Other Other 0

Bulgarian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 27
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 29
Training Training 16
Transport Transport 7
Other Other 0

Evolution of Bangladeshi Air Force fleet

Evolution of Bulgarian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Bangladesh or Bulgaria?
Bangladesh has more military aircraft with 214 active aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 79, a difference of 135 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bangladesh or Bulgaria?
Bangladesh has more combat aircraft with 79 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 27.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bangladesh or Bulgaria?
Bangladesh operates more military helicopters with 75 compared to Bulgaria's 29.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bangladesh or Bulgaria?
Bangladesh has more transport aircraft with 21 compared to Bulgaria's 7.
How do the Bangladesh and Bulgaria air forces compare in size?
Bangladesh's air force is 3.0 times larger than Bulgaria's in terms of total active aircraft (21 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bangladesh or Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has 8 aircraft on order compared to Bangladesh's 6.