Air Forces comparison: 
France vs 
Luxembourg
France's air force fields 990 active aircraft — 990:1 Luxembourg's 1.
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Key figures as of 2026
| France | Luxembourg | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | French Air and Space Force | Luxembourg Army Aviation | |
| Active aircraft | 990 | 1 | 🇫🇷 990× |
| Aircraft on order | 321 | 0 | 🇫🇷 |
| Combat aircraft | 274 | 0 | 🇫🇷 |
| Combat share of fleet | 27.7 % | 0.0 % | 🇫🇷 |
| Aircraft types in service | 41 | 1 | 🇫🇷 41× |
| Main supplier | France · 79 % | Europe · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 408 | 0 | 🇫🇷 |
| Transport aircraft | 172 | 1 | 🇫🇷 172× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 53 | 0 | 🇫🇷 |
| Trainers | 52 | 0 | 🇫🇷 |
| UAVs | 31 | 0 | 🇫🇷 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇱🇺 LuxembourgA400M Atlas ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or Luxembourg?
France has more military aircraft with 990 active aircraft compared to Luxembourg's 1, a difference of 989 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or Luxembourg?
France has more combat aircraft with 274 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Luxembourg's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or Luxembourg?
France operates more military helicopters with 408 compared to Luxembourg's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or Luxembourg?
France has more transport aircraft with 172 compared to Luxembourg's 1.
How do the France and Luxembourg air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 172.0 times larger than Luxembourg's in terms of total active aircraft (172 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or Luxembourg?
France has 321 aircraft on order compared to Luxembourg's 0.