Air Forces comparison: 
Finland vs 
Netherlands
Finland operates 164 active military aircraft vs 146 for Netherlands.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
FinlandWorld #38
10.1
AIRS Index / 100
Netherlands leads on 3 of 5 categories
NetherlandsWorld #33
11.5
Finland
Netherlands
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
| Finland | Netherlands | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Finnish Air Force | Royal Netherlands Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 164 | 146 | 🇫🇮 1.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 63 | 48 | 🇫🇮 1.3× |
| Combat aircraft | 62 | 40 | 🇫🇮 1.6× |
| Combat share of fleet | 37.8 % | 27.4 % | 🇫🇮 1.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 9 | 10 | 🇳🇱 1.1× |
| Main supplier | United States · 42 % | United States · 70 % |
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| Helicopters | 27 | 67 | 🇳🇱 2.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 12 | 4 | 🇫🇮 3.0× |
| Trainers | 63 | 13 | 🇫🇮 4.8× |
| UAVs | 0 | 22 | 🇳🇱 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Finland
Fleet evolution · Netherlands
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Finland or Netherlands?
Finland has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Netherlands's 146, a difference of 18 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Finland or Netherlands?
Finland has more combat aircraft with 62 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Netherlands's 40.
Which country has more military helicopters, Finland or Netherlands?
Netherlands operates more military helicopters with 67 compared to Finland's 27.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Finland or Netherlands?
Finland has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Netherlands's 4.
How do the Finland and Netherlands air forces compare in size?
Finland's air force is 3.0 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total active aircraft (12 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Finland or Netherlands?
Finland has 63 aircraft on order compared to Netherlands's 48.