Air Forces comparison: Finland vs North Korea

North Korea's air force fields 1,131 active aircraft — 6.9x Finland's 164. The breakdown includes 62 vs 571 combat aircraft, 0 vs 80 bombers, 27 vs 205 helicopters, 12 vs 275 transport aircraft, 63 vs 0 trainers (Finland vs North Korea). Finland has 63 aircraft on order vs 0 for North Korea. The North Korea air force is officially the Korean People's Army Air Force.

Finnish Air Force 🇫🇮

Official Name Finnish Air Force
Local Name Ilmavoimat
Active aircraft 164 as of 2026
Aircraft on order63
Roundel

Roundel of Finland air force

Korean People's Army Air Force 🇰🇵

Official Name Korean People's Army Air Force
Local Name 공군 (Gonggun)
Active aircraft 1131 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of North Korea air force

Finnish aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 62
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 27
Training Training 63
Transport Transport 12
Other Other 0

North Korean aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 571
Bomber Bomber 80
Helicopter Helicopter 205
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 275
Other Other 0

Evolution of Finnish Air Force fleet

Evolution of North Korean Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Finland or North Korea?
North Korea has more military aircraft with 1,131 active aircraft compared to Finland's 164, a difference of 967 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Finland or North Korea?
North Korea has more combat aircraft with 571 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Finland's 62.
Which country has more military helicopters, Finland or North Korea?
North Korea operates more military helicopters with 205 compared to Finland's 27.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Finland or North Korea?
North Korea has more transport aircraft with 275 compared to Finland's 12.
How do the Finland and North Korea air forces compare in size?
North Korea's air force is 22.9 times larger than Finland's in terms of total active aircraft (275 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Finland or North Korea?
Finland has 63 aircraft on order compared to North Korea's 0.