Air Forces comparison: Canada vs France
Royal Canadian Air Force 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 351 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 195 |
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French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'air et de l'Espace |
| Active aircraft | 976 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 302 |
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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 | |
French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
448 | |
|
Training
|
44 | |
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Transport
|
137 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
61 | |
Evolution of Canadian Air Force fleet
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Canada or France?
France has more military aircraft with 976 active aircraft compared to Canada's 351, a difference of 625 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Canada or France?
France has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Canada's 92.
Which country has more military helicopters, Canada or France?
France operates more military helicopters with 448 compared to Canada's 145.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Canada or France?
France has more transport aircraft with 137 compared to Canada's 43.
How do the Canada and France air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 3.2 times larger than Canada's in terms of total active aircraft (137 vs 43).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Canada or France?
France has 302 aircraft on order compared to Canada's 195.