Air Forces comparison: 
Croatia vs 
Serbia
Serbia's air force fields 151 active aircraft — 2.3:1 Croatia's 67.
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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 | Serbia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Croatian Air Force and Air Defense | Serbian Air Force and Air Defence | |
| Active aircraft | 67 | 151 | 🇷🇸 2.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 8 | 19 | 🇷🇸 2.4× |
| Combat aircraft | 12 | 32 | 🇷🇸 2.7× |
| Combat share of fleet | 17.9 % | 21.2 % | 🇷🇸 1.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 13 | 🇷🇸 1.9× |
| Main supplier | United States · 40 % | Ex-USSR · 30 % |
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| Helicopters | 37 | 61 | 🇷🇸 1.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 5 | 🇷🇸 |
| Trainers | 18 | 34 | 🇷🇸 1.9× |
| UAVs | 0 | 19 | 🇷🇸 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Croatia or Serbia?
Serbia has more military aircraft with 151 active aircraft compared to Croatia's 67, a difference of 84 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Croatia or Serbia?
Serbia has more combat aircraft with 32 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Croatia's 12.
Which country has more military helicopters, Croatia or Serbia?
Serbia operates more military helicopters with 61 compared to Croatia's 37.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Croatia or Serbia?
Serbia has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Croatia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Croatia or Serbia?
Serbia has 19 aircraft on order compared to Croatia's 8.