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 aircraft | 469 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 132 |
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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 631 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 139 |
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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 | |
British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
144 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
266 | |
|
Training
|
156 | |
|
Transport
|
52 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
13 | |
Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Spain or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 631 active aircraft compared to Spain's 469, a difference of 162 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Spain or United Kingdom?
Spain has more combat aircraft with 181 fighters and attack aircraft compared to United Kingdom's 144.
Which country has more military helicopters, Spain or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 266 compared to Spain's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Spain or United Kingdom?
Spain has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to United Kingdom's 52.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Spain or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 139 aircraft on order compared to Spain's 132.