Air Forces comparison: 
Bulgaria vs 
Romania
Aircraft by Type
🇧🇬 Bulgariaas of 2026
🇷🇴 Romaniaas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
🇷🇴 Romania
Overview
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.
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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.