Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs Iceland
Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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Icelandic Coast Guard Aeronautical Division 🇮🇸
| Official Name | Icelandic Coast Guard Aeronautical Division |
| Active aircraft | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
151 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
259 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
59 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
15 | |
Icelandic aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
0 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Evolution of Icelandic Air Force fleet
None
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Kingdom or Iceland?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Iceland's 0, a difference of 640 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Kingdom or Iceland?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iceland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Kingdom or Iceland?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Iceland's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Kingdom or Iceland?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Iceland's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Kingdom or Iceland?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Iceland's 0.