Air Forces comparison: 
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs 
North Macedonia
Bosnia and Herzegovina operates 9 active military aircraft vs 16 for North Macedonia.
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Bosnia and HerzegovinaWorld #154
0.8
AIRS Index / 100
North Macedonia leads on 1 of 2 categories
North MacedoniaWorld #148
1.0
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | North Macedonia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Force and Anti-Aircraft Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina | Air Force of North Macedonia | |
| Active aircraft | 9 | 16 | 🇲🇰 1.8× |
| Aircraft on order | 8 | 8 | — |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 2 | 4 | 🇲🇰 2.0× |
| Main supplier | United States · 56 % | Ex-USSR · 38 % |
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| Helicopters | 9 | 10 | 🇲🇰 1.1× |
| Trainers | 0 | 6 | 🇲🇰 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fleet evolution · North Macedonia
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bosnia and Herzegovina or North Macedonia?
North Macedonia has more military aircraft with 16 active aircraft compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina's 9, a difference of 7 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bosnia and Herzegovina or North Macedonia?
North Macedonia operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina's 9.
How do the Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia air forces compare in size?
North Macedonia's air force is 1.8 times larger than Bosnia and Herzegovina's in terms of total active aircraft (16 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bosnia and Herzegovina or North Macedonia?
Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia both have 8 aircraft on order.