Air Forces comparison: 
Bulgaria vs 
Hungary
Bulgaria operates 79 active military aircraft vs 86 for Hungary.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Bulgaria | Hungary | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Bulgarian Air Force | Hungarian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 79 | 86 | 🇭🇺 1.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 8 | 8 | — |
| Combat aircraft | 27 | 14 | 🇧🇬 1.9× |
| Combat share of fleet | 34.2 % | 16.3 % | 🇧🇬 2.1× |
| Aircraft types in service | 16 | 12 | 🇧🇬 1.3× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 33 % | France · 45 % |
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| Helicopters | 29 | 50 | 🇭🇺 1.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 6 | 🇧🇬 1.2× |
| Trainers | 16 | 16 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bulgaria or Hungary?
Hungary has more military aircraft with 86 active aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 79, a difference of 7 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bulgaria or Hungary?
Bulgaria has more combat aircraft with 27 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Hungary's 14.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bulgaria or Hungary?
Hungary operates more military helicopters with 50 compared to Bulgaria's 29.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bulgaria or Hungary?
Bulgaria has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Hungary's 6.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bulgaria or Hungary?
Hungary has 8 aircraft on order compared to Bulgaria's 8.