Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs France

🇬🇧 Royal Air Force

Official Name Royal Air Force
Active aircrafts631 as of 2025
Aircrafts on order139
Roundel

Roundel of United Kingdom air force
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🇫🇷 French Air and Space Force

Official Name French Air and Space Force
Local Name Armée de l'air et de l'Espace
Active aircrafts976 as of 2025
Aircrafts on order302
Roundel

Roundel of France air force
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🇬🇧 British Aircrafts 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

🇫🇷 French Aircrafts 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

🇬🇧 Evolution of British Air Force fleet

🇫🇷 Evolution of French Air Force fleet

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