Air Forces comparison: 
Bulgaria vs 
Latvia
Bulgaria's air force fields 79 active aircraft — 11:1 Latvia's 7.
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Key figures as of 2026
| Bulgaria | Latvia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Bulgarian Air Force | Latvian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 79 | 7 | 🇧🇬 11× |
| Aircraft on order | 8 | 1 | 🇧🇬 8.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 27 | 0 | 🇧🇬 |
| Combat share of fleet | 34.2 % | 0.0 % | 🇧🇬 |
| Aircraft types in service | 16 | 2 | 🇧🇬 8.0× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 33 % | Ex-USSR · 57 % |
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| Helicopters | 29 | 3 | 🇧🇬 9.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 4 | 🇧🇬 1.8× |
| Trainers | 16 | 0 | 🇧🇬 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bulgaria or Latvia?
Bulgaria has more military aircraft with 79 active aircraft compared to Latvia's 7, a difference of 72 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bulgaria or Latvia?
Bulgaria has more combat aircraft with 27 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Latvia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bulgaria or Latvia?
Bulgaria operates more military helicopters with 29 compared to Latvia's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bulgaria or Latvia?
Bulgaria has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Latvia's 4.
How do the Bulgaria and Latvia air forces compare in size?
Bulgaria's air force is 1.8 times larger than Latvia's in terms of total active aircraft (7 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bulgaria or Latvia?
Bulgaria has 8 aircraft on order compared to Latvia's 1.