Air Forces comparison: Finland vs Germany
Overview
Germany's air force fields 589 active aircraft — 3.6x Finland's 164.
The breakdown includes 62 vs 224 combat aircraft, 27 vs 290 helicopters, 12 vs 70 transport aircraft, 63 vs 2 trainers (Finland vs Germany). Finland has 63 aircraft on order vs 302 for Germany.
Finnish Air Force 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Air Force |
| Local Name | Ilmavoimat |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 63 |
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German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftwaffe |
| Active aircraft | 589 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 302 |
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Finnish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
62 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
27 | |
Training
|
63 | |
Transport
|
12 | |
Other
|
0 | |
German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
224 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
290 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
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Transport
|
70 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Finnish Air Force fleet
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Finland or Germany?
Germany has more military aircraft with 589 active aircraft compared to Finland's 164, a difference of 425 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Finland or Germany?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 224 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Finland's 62.
Which country has more military helicopters, Finland or Germany?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 290 compared to Finland's 27.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Finland or Germany?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 70 compared to Finland's 12.
How do the Finland and Germany air forces compare in size?
Germany's air force is 5.8 times larger than Finland's in terms of total active aircraft (70 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Finland or Germany?
Germany has 302 aircraft on order compared to Finland's 63.