Air Forces comparison: 
Bulgaria vs 
Portugal
Bulgaria operates 79 active military aircraft vs 102 for Portugal.
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Key figures as of 2026
| Bulgaria | Portugal | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Bulgarian Air Force | Portuguese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 79 | 102 | 🇵🇹 1.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 8 | 18 | 🇵🇹 2.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 27 | 33 | 🇵🇹 1.2× |
| Combat share of fleet | 34.2 % | 32.4 % | 🇧🇬 1.1× |
| Aircraft types in service | 16 | 13 | 🇧🇬 1.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 33 % | United States · 43 % |
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| Helicopters | 29 | 29 | — |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 24 | 🇵🇹 3.4× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 5 | 🇵🇹 |
| Trainers | 16 | 11 | 🇧🇬 1.5× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Bulgaria
Fleet evolution · Portugal
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bulgaria or Portugal?
Portugal has more military aircraft with 102 active aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 79, a difference of 23 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bulgaria or Portugal?
Portugal has more combat aircraft with 33 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 27.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bulgaria or Portugal?
Bulgaria and Portugal both operate 29 military helicopters.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bulgaria or Portugal?
Portugal has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Bulgaria's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bulgaria or Portugal?
Portugal has 18 aircraft on order compared to Bulgaria's 8.