Air Forces comparison: Bulgaria vs Croatia
Bulgaria operates 79 active military aircraft vs 67 for Croatia. The breakdown includes 27 vs 12 combat aircraft, 29 vs 37 helicopters, 7 vs 0 transport aircraft, 16 vs 18 trainers (Bulgaria vs Croatia). Bulgaria has 8 aircraft on order vs 8 for Croatia. The Croatia air force is officially the Croatian Air Force and Air Defense.
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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Croatian Air Force and Air Defense 🇭🇷
| Official Name | Croatian Air Force and Air Defense |
| Local Name | Hrvatsko Ratno Zrakoplovstvo i Protuzračna Obrana |
| Active aircraft | 67 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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Bulgarian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
27 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
29 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Croatian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
12 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
37 | |
|
Training
|
18 | |
|
Transport
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Bulgarian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Croatian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bulgaria or Croatia?
Bulgaria has more military aircraft with 79 active aircraft compared to Croatia's 67, a difference of 12 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bulgaria or Croatia?
Bulgaria has more combat aircraft with 27 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Croatia's 12.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bulgaria or Croatia?
Croatia operates more military helicopters with 37 compared to Bulgaria's 29.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bulgaria or Croatia?
Bulgaria has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Croatia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bulgaria or Croatia?
Croatia has 8 aircraft on order compared to Bulgaria's 8.