Air Forces comparison: France vs North Macedonia
France's air force fields 988 active aircraft — 49:1 North Macedonia's 20. The breakdown includes 289 vs 0 combat aircraft, 454 vs 14 helicopters, 142 vs 0 transport aircraft, 44 vs 6 trainers (France vs North Macedonia). France has 301 aircraft on order vs 8 for North Macedonia. The France air force is officially the French Air and Space Force, while North Macedonia's is the Air Force of North Macedonia.
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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Air Force of North Macedonia 🇲🇰
| Official Name | Air Force of North Macedonia |
| Local Name | Воздухопловни сили на Армијата на Република Северна Македонија (Vozduhoplovni sili na Armijata na Republika Severna Makedonija) |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
289 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
454 | |
Training
|
44 | |
Transport
|
142 | |
Other
|
59 | |
North Macedonian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
14 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Evolution of North Macedonian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or North Macedonia?
France has more military aircraft with 988 active aircraft compared to North Macedonia's 20, a difference of 968 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or North Macedonia?
France has more combat aircraft with 289 fighters and attack aircraft compared to North Macedonia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or North Macedonia?
France operates more military helicopters with 454 compared to North Macedonia's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or North Macedonia?
France has more transport aircraft with 142 compared to North Macedonia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or North Macedonia?
France has 301 aircraft on order compared to North Macedonia's 8.