Air Forces comparison: Germany vs France

German Air Force 🇩🇪

Official Name German Air Force
Local Name Luftwaffe
Active aircraft584 as of 2025
Aircraft on order270
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Roundel of Germany air force
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French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷

Official Name French Air and Space Force
Local Name Armée de l'air et de l'Espace
Active aircraft976 as of 2025
Aircraft on order302
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Roundel of France air force
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German aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 215
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 309
Training Training 2
Transport Transport 53
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 5

French aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 286
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 448
Training Training 44
Transport Transport 137
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 61

Evolution of German Air Force fleet

Evolution of French Air Force fleet

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