Air Forces comparison: France vs Portugal

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 2026
Aircraft on order302
Roundel

Roundel of France air force
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Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹

Official Name Portuguese Air Force
Local Name Força Aérea Portuguesa
Active aircraft79 as of 2026
Aircraft on order3
Roundel

Roundel of Portugal 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

Portuguese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 25
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 22
Training Training 11
Transport Transport 18
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 3

Evolution of French Air Force fleet

Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet

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