Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs Luxembourg
United Kingdom's air force fields 640 active aircraft — 640:1 Luxembourg's 1. The breakdown includes 151 vs 0 combat aircraft, 259 vs 0 helicopters, 59 vs 1 transport aircraft, 156 vs 0 trainers (United Kingdom vs Luxembourg). United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order vs 0 for Luxembourg. The United Kingdom air force is officially the Royal Air Force, while Luxembourg's is the Luxembourg Army Aviation.
Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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Luxembourg Army Aviation 🇱🇺
| Official Name | Luxembourg Army Aviation |
| Local Name | Lëtzebuerger Arméi – Secteur Aérien |
| Active aircraft | 1 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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 | |
Luxembourgish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
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0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
1 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Evolution of Luxembourgish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Kingdom or Luxembourg?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Luxembourg's 1, a difference of 639 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Kingdom or Luxembourg?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Luxembourg's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Kingdom or Luxembourg?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Luxembourg's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Kingdom or Luxembourg?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Luxembourg's 1.
How do the United Kingdom and Luxembourg air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 59.0 times larger than Luxembourg's in terms of total active aircraft (59 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Kingdom or Luxembourg?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Luxembourg's 0.