Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs Germany

Royal Air Force 🇬🇧

Official Name Royal Air Force
Active aircraft631 as of 2025
Aircraft on order139
Roundel

Roundel of United Kingdom air force
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German Air Force 🇩🇪

Official Name German Air Force
Local Name Luftwaffe
Active aircraft584 as of 2025
Aircraft on order270
Roundel

Roundel of Germany air force
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British aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 144
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 266
Training Training 156
Transport Transport 52
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 13

German aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 215
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 309
Training Training 2
Transport Transport 53
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 5

Evolution of British Air Force fleet

Evolution of German Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

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