Air Forces comparison: Ex-East Germany vs Germany
Germany operates 589 active military aircraft; Ex-East Germany has no recorded inventory. The breakdown includes 0 vs 224 combat aircraft, 0 vs 290 helicopters, 0 vs 70 transport aircraft, 0 vs 2 trainers (Ex-East Germany vs Germany). Ex-East Germany has 0 aircraft on order vs 302 for Germany.
German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 0 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftwaffe |
| Active aircraft | 589 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 302 |
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German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
224 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
290 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
|
Transport
|
70 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
None
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ex-East Germany or Germany?
Germany has more military aircraft with 589 active aircraft compared to Ex-East Germany's 0, a difference of 589 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ex-East Germany or Germany?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 224 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ex-East Germany or Germany?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 290 compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ex-East Germany or Germany?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 70 compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ex-East Germany or Germany?
Germany has 302 aircraft on order compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.