Air Forces comparison: Germany vs Croatia

Germany's air force fields 589 active aircraft — 8.8x Croatia's 67. The breakdown includes 224 vs 12 combat aircraft, 290 vs 37 helicopters, 70 vs 0 transport aircraft, 2 vs 18 trainers (Germany vs Croatia). Germany has 302 aircraft on order vs 8 for Croatia. The Croatia air force is officially the Croatian Air Force and Air Defense.

German Air Force 🇩🇪

Official Name German Air Force
Local Name Luftwaffe
Active aircraft 589 as of 2026
Aircraft on order302
Roundel

Roundel of Germany air force

Croatian Air Force and Air Defense 🇭🇷

Official Name Croatian Air Force and Air Defense
Local Name Hrvatsko Ratno Zrakoplovstvo i Protuzračna Obrana
Active aircraft 67 as of 2026
Aircraft on order8
Roundel

Roundel of Croatia air force

German aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 224
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 290
Training Training 2
Transport Transport 70
Other Other 3

Croatian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 12
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 37
Training Training 18
Transport Transport 0
Other Other 0

Evolution of German Air Force fleet

Evolution of Croatian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Germany or Croatia?
Germany has more military aircraft with 589 active aircraft compared to Croatia's 67, a difference of 522 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Germany or Croatia?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 224 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Croatia's 12.
Which country has more military helicopters, Germany or Croatia?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 290 compared to Croatia's 37.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Germany or Croatia?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 70 compared to Croatia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Germany or Croatia?
Germany has 302 aircraft on order compared to Croatia's 8.