Air Forces comparison: France vs United Kingdom

French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷

Official Name French Air and Space Force
Local Name Armée de l'air et de l'Espace
Active aircraft976 as of 2025
Aircraft on order302
Roundel

Roundel of France air force
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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧

Official Name Royal Air Force
Active aircraft631 as of 2025
Aircraft on order139
Roundel

Roundel of United Kingdom air force
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French aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 286
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 448
Training Training 44
Transport Transport 137
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 61

British aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 144
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 266
Training Training 156
Transport Transport 52
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 13

Evolution of French Air Force fleet

Evolution of British Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

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