Air Forces comparison: Canada vs United Kingdom
Royal Canadian Air Force 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 351 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 195 |
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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 631 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 139 |
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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 | |
British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
144 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
266 | |
|
Training
|
156 | |
|
Transport
|
52 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
13 | |
Evolution of Canadian Air Force fleet
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 631 active aircraft compared to Canada's 351, a difference of 280 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 144 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Canada's 92.
Which country has more military helicopters, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 266 compared to Canada's 145.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 52 compared to Canada's 43.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Canada or United Kingdom?
Canada has 195 aircraft on order compared to United Kingdom's 139.