Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs Hungary

United Kingdom's air force fields 640 active aircraft — 7.4x Hungary's 86. The breakdown includes 151 vs 14 combat aircraft, 259 vs 50 helicopters, 59 vs 6 transport aircraft, 156 vs 16 trainers (United Kingdom vs Hungary). United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order vs 8 for Hungary. The United Kingdom air force is officially the Royal Air Force.

Royal Air Force 🇬🇧

Official Name Royal Air Force
Active aircraft 640 as of 2026
Aircraft on order41
Roundel

Roundel of United Kingdom air force

Hungarian Air Force 🇭🇺

Official Name Hungarian Air Force
Local Name Magyar Légierő
Active aircraft 86 as of 2026
Aircraft on order8
Roundel

Roundel of Hungary air force

British aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 151
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 259
Training Training 156
Transport Transport 59
Other Other 15

Hungarian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 14
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 50
Training Training 16
Transport Transport 6
Other Other 0

Evolution of British Air Force fleet

Evolution of Hungarian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, United Kingdom or Hungary?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Hungary's 86, a difference of 554 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Kingdom or Hungary?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Hungary's 14.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Kingdom or Hungary?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Hungary's 50.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Kingdom or Hungary?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Hungary's 6.
How do the United Kingdom and Hungary air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 9.8 times larger than Hungary's in terms of total active aircraft (59 vs 6).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Kingdom or Hungary?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Hungary's 8.