Air Forces comparison: France vs Luxembourg
France's air force fields 988 active aircraft — 988:1 Luxembourg's 1. The breakdown includes 289 vs 0 combat aircraft, 454 vs 0 helicopters, 142 vs 1 transport aircraft, 44 vs 0 trainers (France vs Luxembourg). France has 301 aircraft on order vs 0 for Luxembourg. The France air force is officially the French Air and Space Force, while Luxembourg's is the Luxembourg Army Aviation.
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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Luxembourg Army Aviation 🇱🇺
| Official Name | Luxembourg Army Aviation |
| Local Name | Lëtzebuerger Arméi – Secteur Aérien |
| Active aircraft | 1 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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289 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
454 | |
Training
|
44 | |
Transport
|
142 | |
Other
|
59 | |
Luxembourgish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
1 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or Luxembourg?
France has more military aircraft with 988 active aircraft compared to Luxembourg's 1, a difference of 987 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or Luxembourg?
France has more combat aircraft with 289 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Luxembourg's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or Luxembourg?
France operates more military helicopters with 454 compared to Luxembourg's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or Luxembourg?
France has more transport aircraft with 142 compared to Luxembourg's 1.
How do the France and Luxembourg air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 142.0 times larger than Luxembourg's in terms of total active aircraft (142 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or Luxembourg?
France has 301 aircraft on order compared to Luxembourg's 0.