Air Forces comparison: Germany vs Greece
Overview
Germany operates 589 active military aircraft vs 626 for Greece.
The breakdown includes 224 vs 217 combat aircraft, 290 vs 300 helicopters, 70 vs 48 transport aircraft, 2 vs 55 trainers (Germany vs Greece). Germany has 302 aircraft on order vs 55 for Greece.
The Greece air force is officially the Hellenic Air 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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Hellenic Air Force 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Air Force |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία (Polemikí Aeroporía) |
| Active aircraft | 626 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 55 |
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German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
224 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
290 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
70 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Greek aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
217 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
300 | |
|
Training
|
55 | |
|
Transport
|
48 | |
|
Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Evolution of Greek Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Germany or Greece?
Greece has more military aircraft with 626 active aircraft compared to Germany's 589, a difference of 37 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Germany or Greece?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 224 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Greece's 217.
Which country has more military helicopters, Germany or Greece?
Greece operates more military helicopters with 300 compared to Germany's 290.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Germany or Greece?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 70 compared to Greece's 48.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Germany or Greece?
Germany has 302 aircraft on order compared to Greece's 55.