Air Forces comparison: 
Bulgaria vs 
North Macedonia
Bulgaria's air force fields 79 active aircraft — 4.9:1 North Macedonia's 16.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
BulgariaWorld #68
6.1
AIRS Index / 100
Bulgaria leads on 4 of 4 categories
North MacedoniaWorld #149
1.0
Bulgaria
North Macedonia
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Bulgaria | North Macedonia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Bulgarian Air Force | Air Force of North Macedonia | |
| Active aircraft | 79 | 16 | 🇧🇬 4.9× |
| Aircraft on order | 8 | 8 | — |
| Combat aircraft | 27 | 0 | 🇧🇬 |
| Combat share of fleet | 34.2 % | 0.0 % | 🇧🇬 |
| Aircraft types in service | 16 | 5 | 🇧🇬 3.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 33 % | Ex-USSR · 38 % |
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| Helicopters | 29 | 10 | 🇧🇬 2.9× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 0 | 🇧🇬 |
| Trainers | 16 | 6 | 🇧🇬 2.7× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bulgaria or North Macedonia?
Bulgaria has more military aircraft with 79 active aircraft compared to North Macedonia's 16, a difference of 63 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bulgaria or North Macedonia?
Bulgaria has more combat aircraft with 27 fighters and attack aircraft compared to North Macedonia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bulgaria or North Macedonia?
Bulgaria operates more military helicopters with 29 compared to North Macedonia's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bulgaria or North Macedonia?
Bulgaria has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to North Macedonia's 0.
How do the Bulgaria and North Macedonia air forces compare in size?
Bulgaria's air force is 4.9 times larger than North Macedonia's in terms of total active aircraft (79 vs 16).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bulgaria or North Macedonia?
Bulgaria and North Macedonia both have 8 aircraft on order.