Air Forces comparison: Denmark vs Portugal
Overview
Denmark operates 123 active military aircraft vs 86 for Portugal.
The breakdown includes 57 vs 25 combat aircraft, 34 vs 22 helicopters, 7 vs 23 transport aircraft, 25 vs 11 trainers (Denmark vs Portugal). Denmark has 6 aircraft on order vs 3 for Portugal.
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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Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Danish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
57 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
34 | |
Training
|
25 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
22 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
|
Transport
|
23 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Danish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Denmark or Portugal?
Denmark has more military aircraft with 123 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 37 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Denmark or Portugal?
Denmark has more combat aircraft with 57 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Denmark or Portugal?
Denmark operates more military helicopters with 34 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Denmark or Portugal?
Portugal has more transport aircraft with 23 compared to Denmark's 7.
How do the Denmark and Portugal air forces compare in size?
Portugal's air force is 3.3 times larger than Denmark's in terms of total active aircraft (23 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Denmark or Portugal?
Denmark has 6 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.