Air Forces comparison: Spain vs France
Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Ejército del Aire |
| Active aircraft | 469 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 132 |
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French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'air et de l'Espace |
| Active aircraft | 976 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 302 |
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Spanish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
181 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
68 | |
Transport
|
57 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
3 | |
French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
448 | |
|
Training
|
44 | |
|
Transport
|
137 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
61 | |
Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Spain or France?
France has more military aircraft with 976 active aircraft compared to Spain's 469, a difference of 507 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Spain or France?
France has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Spain's 181.
Which country has more military helicopters, Spain or France?
France operates more military helicopters with 448 compared to Spain's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Spain or France?
France has more transport aircraft with 137 compared to Spain's 57.
How do the Spain and France air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 2.4 times larger than Spain's in terms of total active aircraft (137 vs 57).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Spain or France?
France has 302 aircraft on order compared to Spain's 132.