Air Forces comparison: Bulgaria vs North Korea

North Korea's air force fields 1,131 active aircraft — 14:1 Bulgaria's 79. The breakdown includes 27 vs 571 combat aircraft, 0 vs 80 bombers, 29 vs 205 helicopters, 7 vs 275 transport aircraft, 16 vs 0 trainers (Bulgaria vs North Korea). Bulgaria has 8 aircraft on order vs 0 for North Korea. The North Korea air force is officially the Korean People's Army Air Force.

Bulgarian Air Force 🇧🇬

Official Name Bulgarian Air Force
Local Name Военновъздушни сили (Voennovazdushni sili)
Active aircraft 79 as of 2026
Aircraft on order8
Roundel

Roundel of Bulgaria air force

Korean People's Army Air Force 🇰🇵

Official Name Korean People's Army Air Force
Local Name 공군 (Gonggun)
Active aircraft 1131 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of North Korea air force

Bulgarian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 27
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 29
Training Training 16
Transport Transport 7
Other Other 0

North Korean aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 571
Bomber Bomber 80
Helicopter Helicopter 205
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 275
Other Other 0

Evolution of Bulgarian Air Force fleet

Evolution of North Korean Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Bulgaria or North Korea?
North Korea has more military aircraft with 1,131 active aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 79, a difference of 1,052 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bulgaria or North Korea?
North Korea has more combat aircraft with 571 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 27.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bulgaria or North Korea?
North Korea operates more military helicopters with 205 compared to Bulgaria's 29.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bulgaria or North Korea?
North Korea has more transport aircraft with 275 compared to Bulgaria's 7.
How do the Bulgaria and North Korea air forces compare in size?
North Korea's air force is 39.3 times larger than Bulgaria's in terms of total active aircraft (275 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bulgaria or North Korea?
Bulgaria has 8 aircraft on order compared to North Korea's 0.