Air Forces comparison: Germany vs United States
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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United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 13043 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3435 |
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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 | |
United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
3308 | |
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Bomber
|
135 | |
|
Helicopter
|
5496 | |
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Training
|
1566 | |
|
Transport
|
1522 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
1016 | |
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Germany or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 13,043 active aircraft compared to Germany's 584, a difference of 12,459 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Germany or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,308 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Germany's 215.
Which country has more military helicopters, Germany or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,496 compared to Germany's 309.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Germany or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,522 compared to Germany's 53.
How do the Germany and United States air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 28.7 times larger than Germany's in terms of total active aircraft (1,522 vs 53).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Germany or United States?
United States has 3,435 aircraft on order compared to Germany's 270.