Air Forces comparison: France vs Germany
French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'air et de l'Espace |
| Active aircraft | 988 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 301 |
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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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French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
289 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
454 | |
Training
|
44 | |
Transport
|
142 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
59 | |
German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
224 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
290 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
|
Transport
|
70 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or Germany?
France has more military aircraft with 988 active aircraft compared to Germany's 589, a difference of 399 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or Germany?
France has more combat aircraft with 289 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Germany's 224.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or Germany?
France operates more military helicopters with 454 compared to Germany's 290.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or Germany?
France has more transport aircraft with 142 compared to Germany's 70.
How do the France and Germany air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 2.0 times larger than Germany's in terms of total active aircraft (142 vs 70).
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or Germany?
Germany has 302 aircraft on order compared to France's 301.