Air Forces comparison: Germany vs France
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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French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'air et de l'Espace |
| Active aircraft | 976 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 302 |
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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 | |
French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
448 | |
|
Training
|
44 | |
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Transport
|
137 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
61 | |
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Germany or France?
France has more military aircraft with 976 active aircraft compared to Germany's 584, a difference of 392 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Germany or France?
France has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Germany's 215.
Which country has more military helicopters, Germany or France?
France operates more military helicopters with 448 compared to Germany's 309.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Germany or France?
France has more transport aircraft with 137 compared to Germany's 53.
How do the Germany and France air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 2.6 times larger than Germany's in terms of total active aircraft (137 vs 53).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Germany or France?
France has 302 aircraft on order compared to Germany's 270.