Air Forces comparison: 
Switzerland vs 
Lithuania
Switzerland's air force fields 147 active aircraft — 13:1 Lithuania's 11.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
SwitzerlandWorld #52
8.0
AIRS Index / 100
Switzerland leads on 6 of 6 categories
LithuaniaWorld #125
1.8
Switzerland
Lithuania
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Switzerland | Lithuania | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Swiss Air Force | Lithuanian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 147 | 11 | 🇨🇭 13× |
| Aircraft on order | 33 | 2 | 🇨🇭 16× |
| Combat aircraft | 49 | 0 | 🇨🇭 |
| Combat share of fleet | 33.3 % | 0.0 % | 🇨🇭 |
| Aircraft types in service | 15 | 5 | 🇨🇭 3.0× |
| Main supplier | United States · 34 % | Italy · 27 % |
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| Helicopters | 40 | 6 | 🇨🇭 6.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 19 | 5 | 🇨🇭 3.8× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇨🇭 |
| Trainers | 35 | 0 | 🇨🇭 |
| UAVs | 3 | 0 | 🇨🇭 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Switzerland
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Switzerland or Lithuania?
Switzerland has more military aircraft with 147 active aircraft compared to Lithuania's 11, a difference of 136 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Switzerland or Lithuania?
Switzerland has more combat aircraft with 49 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lithuania's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Switzerland or Lithuania?
Switzerland operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to Lithuania's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Switzerland or Lithuania?
Switzerland has more transport aircraft with 19 compared to Lithuania's 5.
How do the Switzerland and Lithuania air forces compare in size?
Switzerland's air force is 13.4 times larger than Lithuania's in terms of total active aircraft (147 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Switzerland or Lithuania?
Switzerland has 33 aircraft on order compared to Lithuania's 2.