Air Forces comparison: Germany vs United States

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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United States Air Force 🇺🇸

Official Name United States Air Force
Local Name US Air Force
Active aircraft13043 as of 2025
Aircraft on order3435
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Roundel of United States 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

United States aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 3308
Bomber Bomber 135
Helicopter Helicopter 5496
Training Training 1566
Transport Transport 1522
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 1016

Evolution of German Air Force fleet

Evolution of United States Air Force fleet

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