Air Forces comparison: France vs Greece
France operates 988 active military aircraft vs 626 for Greece. The breakdown includes 289 vs 217 combat aircraft, 454 vs 300 helicopters, 142 vs 48 transport aircraft, 44 vs 55 trainers (France vs Greece). France has 301 aircraft on order vs 55 for Greece. The France air force is officially the French Air and Space Force, while Greece's is the Hellenic Air Force.
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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Hellenic Air Force 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Air Force |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία (Polemikí Aeroporía) |
| Active aircraft | 626 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 55 |
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French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
289 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
454 | |
Training
|
44 | |
Transport
|
142 | |
Other
|
59 | |
Greek aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
217 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
300 | |
|
Training
|
55 | |
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Transport
|
48 | |
|
Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Evolution of Greek Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or Greece?
France has more military aircraft with 988 active aircraft compared to Greece's 626, a difference of 362 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or Greece?
France has more combat aircraft with 289 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Greece's 217.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or Greece?
France operates more military helicopters with 454 compared to Greece's 300.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or Greece?
France has more transport aircraft with 142 compared to Greece's 48.
How do the France and Greece air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 3.0 times larger than Greece's in terms of total active aircraft (142 vs 48).
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or Greece?
France has 301 aircraft on order compared to Greece's 55.