Air Forces comparison: Spain vs Greece
Overview
Spain operates 471 active military aircraft vs 626 for Greece.
The breakdown includes 178 vs 217 combat aircraft, 178 vs 300 helicopters, 72 vs 48 transport aircraft, 40 vs 55 trainers (Spain vs Greece). Spain has 164 aircraft on order vs 55 for Greece.
The Spain air force is officially the Spanish Air and Space Force, while Greece's is the Hellenic Air Force.
Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Ejército del Aire |
| Active aircraft | 471 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 164 |
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Hellenic Air Force 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Air Force |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία (Polemikí Aeroporía) |
| Active aircraft | 626 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 55 |
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Spanish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
178 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
178 | |
Training
|
40 | |
Transport
|
72 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Greek aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
217 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
300 | |
|
Training
|
55 | |
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Transport
|
48 | |
|
Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Greek Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Spain or Greece?
Greece has more military aircraft with 626 active aircraft compared to Spain's 471, a difference of 155 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Spain or Greece?
Greece has more combat aircraft with 217 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Spain's 178.
Which country has more military helicopters, Spain or Greece?
Greece operates more military helicopters with 300 compared to Spain's 178.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Spain or Greece?
Spain has more transport aircraft with 72 compared to Greece's 48.
How do the Spain and Greece air forces compare in size?
Spain's air force is 1.5 times larger than Greece's in terms of total active aircraft (72 vs 48).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Spain or Greece?
Spain has 164 aircraft on order compared to Greece's 55.