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Air Forces comparison: Flag of United Kingdom United Kingdom vs Flag of Luxembourg Luxembourg

Force Profile
United Kingdom Luxembourg
Official name Royal Air Force Luxembourg Army Aviation
Local name Lëtzebuerger Arméi – Secteur Aérien
Active aircraft 640 (2026) 1 (2026)
Aircraft on order +41
Roundel Roundel of United Kingdom air force Roundel of Luxembourg air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇬🇧 United Kingdomas of 2026
  • Combat 151
  • Helicopter 259
  • Training 156
  • Transport 58
  • Other 16
🇱🇺 Luxembourgas of 2026
  • Transport 1

Fleet Evolution

🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Overview

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, 58 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.

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 58 compared to Luxembourg's 1.
How do the United Kingdom and Luxembourg air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 58.0 times larger than Luxembourg's in terms of total active aircraft (58 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.