Air Forces comparison: Spain vs United Kingdom

Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸

Official Name Spanish Air and Space Force
Local Name Ejército del Aire
Active aircraft469 as of 2025
Aircraft on order132
Roundel

Roundel of Spain air force
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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧

Official Name Royal Air Force
Active aircraft631 as of 2025
Aircraft on order139
Roundel

Roundel of United Kingdom air force
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Spanish aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 181
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 160
Training Training 68
Transport Transport 57
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 3

British aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 144
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 266
Training Training 156
Transport Transport 52
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 13

Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet

Evolution of British Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

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