Air Forces comparison: Bulgaria vs Greece
Overview
Greece's air force fields 648 active aircraft — 8.2x Bulgaria's 79.
The breakdown includes 27 vs 217 combat aircraft, 29 vs 300 helicopters, 7 vs 70 transport aircraft, 16 vs 55 trainers (Bulgaria vs Greece). Bulgaria has 8 aircraft on order vs 58 for Greece.
The Greece air force is officially the Hellenic Air Force.
Bulgarian Air Force 🇧🇬
| Official Name | Bulgarian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военновъздушни сили (Voennovazdushni sili) |
| Active aircraft | 79 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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Hellenic Air Force 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Air Force |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία (Polemikí Aeroporía) |
| Active aircraft | 648 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 58 |
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Bulgarian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
27 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
29 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Greek aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
217 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
300 | |
|
Training
|
55 | |
|
Transport
|
70 | |
|
Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Bulgarian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Greek Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bulgaria or Greece?
Greece has more military aircraft with 648 active aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 79, a difference of 569 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bulgaria or Greece?
Greece has more combat aircraft with 217 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 27.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bulgaria or Greece?
Greece operates more military helicopters with 300 compared to Bulgaria's 29.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bulgaria or Greece?
Greece has more transport aircraft with 70 compared to Bulgaria's 7.
How do the Bulgaria and Greece air forces compare in size?
Greece's air force is 10.0 times larger than Bulgaria's in terms of total active aircraft (70 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bulgaria or Greece?
Greece has 58 aircraft on order compared to Bulgaria's 8.