Air Forces comparison: Denmark vs Germany
Germany's air force fields 589 active aircraft — 4.8x Denmark's 123. The breakdown includes 57 vs 224 combat aircraft, 34 vs 290 helicopters, 7 vs 70 transport aircraft, 25 vs 2 trainers (Denmark vs Germany). Denmark has 6 aircraft on order vs 302 for Germany. The Denmark air force is officially the Royal Danish Air Force.
Royal Danish Air Force 🇩🇰
| Official Name | Royal Danish Air Force |
| Local Name | Flyvevåbnet |
| Active aircraft | 123 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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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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Danish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
57 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
34 | |
Training
|
25 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
224 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
290 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
|
Transport
|
70 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Danish Air Force fleet
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Denmark or Germany?
Germany has more military aircraft with 589 active aircraft compared to Denmark's 123, a difference of 466 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Denmark or Germany?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 224 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Denmark's 57.
Which country has more military helicopters, Denmark or Germany?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 290 compared to Denmark's 34.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Denmark or Germany?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 70 compared to Denmark's 7.
How do the Denmark and Germany air forces compare in size?
Germany's air force is 10.0 times larger than Denmark's in terms of total active aircraft (70 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Denmark or Germany?
Germany has 302 aircraft on order compared to Denmark's 6.