Air Forces comparison: Germany vs Denmark
German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftwaffe |
| Active aircraft | 584 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 270 |
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Royal Danish Air Force 🇩🇰
| Official Name | Royal Danish Air Force |
| Local Name | Flyvevåbnet |
| Active aircraft | 128 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
215 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
309 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
53 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Danish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
62 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
34 | |
|
Training
|
25 | |
|
Transport
|
7 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Evolution of Danish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Germany or Denmark?
Germany has more military aircraft with 584 active aircraft compared to Denmark's 128, a difference of 456 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Germany or Denmark?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 215 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Denmark's 62.
Which country has more military helicopters, Germany or Denmark?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 309 compared to Denmark's 34.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Germany or Denmark?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 53 compared to Denmark's 7.
How do the Germany and Denmark air forces compare in size?
Germany's air force is 7.6 times larger than Denmark's in terms of total active aircraft (53 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Germany or Denmark?
Germany has 270 aircraft on order compared to Denmark's 6.