Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs United States

Royal Air Force 🇬🇧

Official Name Royal Air Force
Active aircraft631 as of 2025
Aircraft on order139
Roundel

Roundel of United Kingdom air force
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United States Air Force 🇺🇸

Official Name United States Air Force
Local Name US Air Force
Active aircraft13043 as of 2025
Aircraft on order3435
Roundel

Roundel of United States air force
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British aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 144
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 266
Training Training 156
Transport Transport 52
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 13

United States aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 3308
Bomber Bomber 135
Helicopter Helicopter 5496
Training Training 1566
Transport Transport 1522
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 1016

Evolution of British Air Force fleet

Evolution of United States Air Force fleet

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