Air Forces comparison: Bulgaria vs Romania
Romania's air force fields 166 active aircraft — 2.1x Bulgaria's 79. The breakdown includes 27 vs 49 combat aircraft, 29 vs 64 helicopters, 7 vs 18 transport aircraft, 16 vs 35 trainers (Bulgaria vs Romania). Bulgaria has 8 aircraft on order vs 92 for Romania.
Bulgarian Air Force 🇧🇬
| Official Name | Bulgarian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военновъздушни сили (Voennovazdushni sili) |
| Active aircraft | 79 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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Romanian Air Force 🇷🇴
| Official Name | Romanian Air Force |
| Local Name | Forțele Aeriene Române |
| Active aircraft | 166 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 92 |
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Bulgarian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
27 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
29 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Romanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
49 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
64 | |
|
Training
|
35 | |
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Transport
|
18 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Bulgarian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Romanian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bulgaria or Romania?
Romania has more military aircraft with 166 active aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 79, a difference of 87 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bulgaria or Romania?
Romania has more combat aircraft with 49 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 27.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bulgaria or Romania?
Romania operates more military helicopters with 64 compared to Bulgaria's 29.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bulgaria or Romania?
Romania has more transport aircraft with 18 compared to Bulgaria's 7.
How do the Bulgaria and Romania air forces compare in size?
Romania's air force is 2.6 times larger than Bulgaria's in terms of total active aircraft (18 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bulgaria or Romania?
Romania has 92 aircraft on order compared to Bulgaria's 8.