Air Forces comparison: Israel vs Latvia

Israel's air force fields 532 active aircraft — 76:1 Latvia's 7. The breakdown includes 284 vs 0 combat aircraft, 130 vs 3 helicopters, 11 vs 4 transport aircraft, 69 vs 0 trainers (Israel vs Latvia). Israel has 127 aircraft on order vs 1 for Latvia.

Israeli Air Force 🇮🇱

Official Name Israeli Air Force
Local Name חיל האוויר הישראלי (Ḥeil HaAvir HaYisraeli)
Active aircraft 532 as of 2026
Aircraft on order127
Roundel

Roundel of Israel air force

Latvian Air Force 🇱🇻

Official Name Latvian Air Force
Local Name Latvijas gaisa spēki
Active aircraft 7 as of 2026
Aircraft on order1
Roundel

Roundel of Latvia air force

Israeli aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 284
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 130
Training Training 69
Transport Transport 11
Other Other 38

Latvian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 3
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 4
Other Other 0

Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet

Evolution of Latvian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Israel or Latvia?
Israel has more military aircraft with 532 active aircraft compared to Latvia's 7, a difference of 525 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Israel or Latvia?
Israel has more combat aircraft with 284 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Latvia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Israel or Latvia?
Israel operates more military helicopters with 130 compared to Latvia's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Israel or Latvia?
Israel has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Latvia's 4.
How do the Israel and Latvia air forces compare in size?
Israel's air force is 2.8 times larger than Latvia's in terms of total active aircraft (11 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Israel or Latvia?
Israel has 127 aircraft on order compared to Latvia's 1.