Air Forces comparison: Canada vs United States
Royal Canadian Air Force 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 351 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 195 |
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United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 13043 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3435 |
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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 | |
United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
3308 | |
|
Bomber
|
135 | |
|
Helicopter
|
5496 | |
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Training
|
1566 | |
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Transport
|
1522 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
1016 | |
Evolution of Canadian Air Force fleet
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Canada or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 13,043 active aircraft compared to Canada's 351, a difference of 12,692 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Canada or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,308 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Canada's 92.
Which country has more military helicopters, Canada or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,496 compared to Canada's 145.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Canada or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,522 compared to Canada's 43.
How do the Canada and United States air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 35.4 times larger than Canada's in terms of total active aircraft (1,522 vs 43).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Canada or United States?
United States has 3,435 aircraft on order compared to Canada's 195.