Air Forces comparison: 
Croatia vs 
Latvia
Croatia's air force fields 67 active aircraft — 9.6:1 Latvia's 7.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Croatia | Latvia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Croatian Air Force and Air Defense | Latvian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 67 | 7 | 🇭🇷 9.6× |
| Aircraft on order | 8 | 1 | 🇭🇷 8.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 12 | 0 | 🇭🇷 |
| Combat share of fleet | 17.9 % | 0.0 % | 🇭🇷 |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 2 | 🇭🇷 3.5× |
| Main supplier | United States · 40 % | Ex-USSR · 57 % |
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| Helicopters | 37 | 3 | 🇭🇷 12× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 4 | 🇱🇻 |
| Trainers | 18 | 0 | 🇭🇷 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Croatia or Latvia?
Croatia has more military aircraft with 67 active aircraft compared to Latvia's 7, a difference of 60 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Croatia or Latvia?
Croatia has more combat aircraft with 12 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Latvia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Croatia or Latvia?
Croatia operates more military helicopters with 37 compared to Latvia's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Croatia or Latvia?
Latvia has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Croatia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Croatia or Latvia?
Croatia has 8 aircraft on order compared to Latvia's 1.