Air Forces comparison: Greece vs Portugal
Greece's air force fields 626 active aircraft — 7.3x Portugal's 86. The breakdown includes 217 vs 25 combat aircraft, 300 vs 22 helicopters, 48 vs 23 transport aircraft, 55 vs 11 trainers (Greece vs Portugal). Greece has 55 aircraft on order vs 3 for Portugal. The Greece air force is officially the Hellenic Air Force.
Hellenic Air Force 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Air Force |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία (Polemikí Aeroporía) |
| Active aircraft | 626 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 55 |
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Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Greek aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
217 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
300 | |
Training
|
55 | |
Transport
|
48 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
22 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
23 | |
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Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Greek Air Force fleet
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Greece or Portugal?
Greece has more military aircraft with 626 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 540 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Greece or Portugal?
Greece has more combat aircraft with 217 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Greece or Portugal?
Greece operates more military helicopters with 300 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Greece or Portugal?
Greece has more transport aircraft with 48 compared to Portugal's 23.
How do the Greece and Portugal air forces compare in size?
Greece's air force is 2.1 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total active aircraft (48 vs 23).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Greece or Portugal?
Greece has 55 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.