Air Forces comparison: 
Estonia vs 
Lithuania
Lithuania's air force fields 11 active aircraft — 2.2:1 Estonia's 5.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Estonia | Lithuania | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Estonian Air Force | Lithuanian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 5 | 11 | 🇱🇹 2.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇱🇹 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 2 | 5 | 🇱🇹 2.5× |
| Main supplier | United States · 60 % | Italy · 27 % |
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| Helicopters | 0 | 6 | 🇱🇹 |
| Transport aircraft | 2 | 5 | 🇱🇹 2.5× |
| Trainers | 3 | 0 | 🇪🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Estonia or Lithuania?
Lithuania has more military aircraft with 11 active aircraft compared to Estonia's 5, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Estonia or Lithuania?
Lithuania operates more military helicopters with 6 compared to Estonia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Estonia or Lithuania?
Lithuania has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Estonia's 2.
How do the Estonia and Lithuania air forces compare in size?
Lithuania's air force is 2.5 times larger than Estonia's in terms of total active aircraft (5 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Estonia or Lithuania?
Lithuania has 2 aircraft on order compared to Estonia's 0.