Air Forces comparison: Germany vs Spain
Germany operates 589 active military aircraft vs 471 for Spain. The breakdown includes 224 vs 178 combat aircraft, 290 vs 178 helicopters, 70 vs 72 transport aircraft, 2 vs 40 trainers (Germany vs Spain). Germany has 302 aircraft on order vs 164 for Spain. The Spain air force is officially the Spanish Air and Space Force.
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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Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Ejército del Aire |
| Active aircraft | 471 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 164 |
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German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
224 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
290 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
70 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Spanish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
178 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
178 | |
|
Training
|
40 | |
|
Transport
|
72 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Germany or Spain?
Germany has more military aircraft with 589 active aircraft compared to Spain's 471, a difference of 118 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Germany or Spain?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 224 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Spain's 178.
Which country has more military helicopters, Germany or Spain?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 290 compared to Spain's 178.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Germany or Spain?
Spain has more transport aircraft with 72 compared to Germany's 70.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Germany or Spain?
Germany has 302 aircraft on order compared to Spain's 164.