Air Forces comparison: Japan vs Latvia
Japan's air force fields 1,397 active aircraft — 200:1 Latvia's 7. The breakdown includes 331 vs 0 combat aircraft, 533 vs 3 helicopters, 112 vs 4 transport aircraft, 296 vs 0 trainers (Japan vs Latvia). Japan has 310 aircraft on order vs 1 for Latvia. The Japan air force is officially the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Local Name | 空自 (Kūji) |
| Active aircraft | 1397 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 310 |
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Latvian Air Force 🇱🇻
| Official Name | Latvian Air Force |
| Local Name | Latvijas gaisa spēki |
| Active aircraft | 7 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
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Japanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
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Combat
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331 | |
Bomber
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0 | |
Helicopter
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533 | |
Training
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296 | |
Transport
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112 | |
Other
|
125 | |
Latvian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
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0 | |
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Bomber
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0 | |
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Helicopter
|
3 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
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4 | |
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Other
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0 | |
Evolution of Japanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Latvian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Japan or Latvia?
Japan has more military aircraft with 1,397 active aircraft compared to Latvia's 7, a difference of 1,390 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Japan or Latvia?
Japan has more combat aircraft with 331 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Latvia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Japan or Latvia?
Japan operates more military helicopters with 533 compared to Latvia's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Japan or Latvia?
Japan has more transport aircraft with 112 compared to Latvia's 4.
How do the Japan and Latvia air forces compare in size?
Japan's air force is 28.0 times larger than Latvia's in terms of total active aircraft (112 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Japan or Latvia?
Japan has 310 aircraft on order compared to Latvia's 1.