Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs Greece
Overview
United Kingdom operates 640 active military aircraft vs 626 for Greece.
The breakdown includes 151 vs 217 combat aircraft, 259 vs 300 helicopters, 59 vs 48 transport aircraft, 156 vs 55 trainers (United Kingdom vs Greece). United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order vs 55 for Greece.
The United Kingdom air force is officially the Royal Air Force, while Greece's is the Hellenic Air Force.
Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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Hellenic Air Force 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Air Force |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία (Polemikí Aeroporía) |
| Active aircraft | 626 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 55 |
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British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
151 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
259 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
59 | |
Other
|
15 | |
Greek aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
217 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
300 | |
|
Training
|
55 | |
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Transport
|
48 | |
|
Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Evolution of Greek Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Kingdom or Greece?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Greece's 626, a difference of 14 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Kingdom or Greece?
Greece has more combat aircraft with 217 fighters and attack aircraft compared to United Kingdom's 151.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Kingdom or Greece?
Greece operates more military helicopters with 300 compared to United Kingdom's 259.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Kingdom or Greece?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Greece's 48.
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Kingdom or Greece?
Greece has 55 aircraft on order compared to United Kingdom's 41.