Air Forces comparison: Canada vs Germany
Royal Canadian Air Force 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 351 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 195 |
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German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftwaffe |
| Active aircraft | 584 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 270 |
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Canadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
92 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
145 | |
Training
|
40 | |
Transport
|
43 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
31 | |
German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
215 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
309 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
|
Transport
|
53 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Canadian Air Force fleet
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Canada or Germany?
Germany has more military aircraft with 584 active aircraft compared to Canada's 351, a difference of 233 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Canada or Germany?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 215 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Canada's 92.
Which country has more military helicopters, Canada or Germany?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 309 compared to Canada's 145.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Canada or Germany?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 53 compared to Canada's 43.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Canada or Germany?
Germany has 270 aircraft on order compared to Canada's 195.