Air Forces comparison: Brunei vs Portugal
Portugal's air force fields 86 active aircraft — 3.3x Brunei's 26. The breakdown includes 0 vs 25 combat aircraft, 19 vs 22 helicopters, 3 vs 23 transport aircraft, 4 vs 11 trainers (Brunei vs Portugal). Brunei has 8 aircraft on order vs 3 for Portugal. The Brunei air force is officially the Royal Brunei Air Force.
Royal Brunei Air Force 🇧🇳
| Official Name | Royal Brunei Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei |
| Active aircraft | 26 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Bruneian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
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0 | |
Helicopter
|
19 | |
Training
|
4 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
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25 | |
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Bomber
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0 | |
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Helicopter
|
22 | |
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Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
23 | |
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Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Bruneian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brunei or Portugal?
Portugal has more military aircraft with 86 active aircraft compared to Brunei's 26, a difference of 60 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brunei or Portugal?
Portugal has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Brunei's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brunei or Portugal?
Portugal operates more military helicopters with 22 compared to Brunei's 19.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brunei or Portugal?
Portugal has more transport aircraft with 23 compared to Brunei's 3.
How do the Brunei and Portugal air forces compare in size?
Portugal's air force is 7.7 times larger than Brunei's in terms of total active aircraft (23 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brunei or Portugal?
Brunei has 8 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.