Air Forces comparison: Greece vs Turkey
Greece operates 626 active military aircraft vs 1,067 for Turkey. The breakdown includes 217 vs 299 combat aircraft, 300 vs 458 helicopters, 48 vs 90 transport aircraft, 55 vs 201 trainers (Greece vs Turkey). Greece has 55 aircraft on order vs 203 for Turkey. 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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Turkish Air Force 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Air Force |
| Local Name | Hava Kuvvetleri |
| Active aircraft | 1067 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 203 |
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Greek aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
217 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
300 | |
Training
|
55 | |
Transport
|
48 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Turkish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
299 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
458 | |
|
Training
|
201 | |
|
Transport
|
90 | |
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Other
|
19 | |
Evolution of Greek Air Force fleet
Evolution of Turkish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Greece or Turkey?
Turkey has more military aircraft with 1,067 active aircraft compared to Greece's 626, a difference of 441 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Greece or Turkey?
Turkey has more combat aircraft with 299 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Greece's 217.
Which country has more military helicopters, Greece or Turkey?
Turkey operates more military helicopters with 458 compared to Greece's 300.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Greece or Turkey?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Greece's 48.
How do the Greece and Turkey air forces compare in size?
Turkey's air force is 1.9 times larger than Greece's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 48).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Greece or Turkey?
Turkey has 203 aircraft on order compared to Greece's 55.