Air Forces comparison: Finland vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom's air force fields 640 active aircraft — 3.9x Finland's 164. The breakdown includes 62 vs 151 combat aircraft, 27 vs 259 helicopters, 12 vs 59 transport aircraft, 63 vs 156 trainers (Finland vs United Kingdom). Finland has 63 aircraft on order vs 41 for United Kingdom. The United Kingdom air force is officially the Royal Air Force.
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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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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Finnish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
62 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
27 | |
Training
|
63 | |
Transport
|
12 | |
Other
|
0 | |
British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
151 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
259 | |
|
Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
59 | |
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Other
|
15 | |
Evolution of Finnish Air Force fleet
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Finland or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Finland's 164, a difference of 476 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Finland or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Finland's 62.
Which country has more military helicopters, Finland or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Finland's 27.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Finland or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Finland's 12.
How do the Finland and United Kingdom air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 4.9 times larger than Finland's in terms of total active aircraft (59 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Finland or United Kingdom?
Finland has 63 aircraft on order compared to United Kingdom's 41.