Air Forces comparison: Spain vs Portugal
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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Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 79 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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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 | |
Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
22 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
|
Transport
|
18 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Spain or Portugal?
Spain has more military aircraft with 469 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 79, a difference of 390 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Spain or Portugal?
Spain has more combat aircraft with 181 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Spain or Portugal?
Spain operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Spain or Portugal?
Spain has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Portugal's 18.
How do the Spain and Portugal air forces compare in size?
Spain's air force is 3.2 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 18).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Spain or Portugal?
Spain has 132 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.