Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs Lithuania
United Kingdom's air force fields 640 active aircraft — 58:1 Lithuania's 11. The breakdown includes 151 vs 0 combat aircraft, 259 vs 6 helicopters, 59 vs 5 transport aircraft, 156 vs 0 trainers (United Kingdom vs Lithuania). United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order vs 2 for Lithuania. 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 order | 41 |
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Lithuanian Air Force 🇱🇹
| Official Name | Lithuanian Air Force |
| Local Name | Lietuvos karinės oro pajėgos |
| Active aircraft | 11 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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151 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
259 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
59 | |
Other
|
15 | |
Lithuanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
6 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
5 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Evolution of Lithuanian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Kingdom or Lithuania?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Lithuania's 11, a difference of 629 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Kingdom or Lithuania?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lithuania's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Kingdom or Lithuania?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Lithuania's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Kingdom or Lithuania?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Lithuania's 5.
How do the United Kingdom and Lithuania air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 11.8 times larger than Lithuania's in terms of total active aircraft (59 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Kingdom or Lithuania?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Lithuania's 2.