Air Forces comparison: Ex-East Germany vs United States
German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
3308 | |
|
Bomber
|
135 | |
|
Helicopter
|
5496 | |
|
Training
|
1566 | |
|
Transport
|
1522 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
1016 | |
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
None
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ex-East Germany or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 13,043 active aircraft compared to Ex-East Germany's 0, a difference of 13,043 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ex-East Germany or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,308 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ex-East Germany or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,496 compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ex-East Germany or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,522 compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ex-East Germany or United States?
United States has 3,435 aircraft on order compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.