Air Forces comparison: Kazakhstan vs Latvia

Kazakhstan's air force fields 181 active aircraft — 26:1 Latvia's 7. The breakdown includes 68 vs 0 combat aircraft, 72 vs 3 helicopters, 21 vs 4 transport aircraft, 20 vs 0 trainers (Kazakhstan vs Latvia). Kazakhstan has 28 aircraft on order vs 1 for Latvia. The Kazakhstan air force is officially the Kazakh Air Defense Forces.

Kazakh Air Defense Forces 🇰🇿

Official Name Kazakh Air Defense Forces
Local Name Қазақстанның Әуе күштері (Qazaqstannıñ Äwe küşteri)
Active aircraft 181 as of 2026
Aircraft on order28
Roundel

Roundel of Kazakhstan 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

Kazakhstani aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 68
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 72
Training Training 20
Transport Transport 21
Other Other 0

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 Kazakhstani Air Force fleet

Evolution of Latvian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Kazakhstan or Latvia?
Kazakhstan has more military aircraft with 181 active aircraft compared to Latvia's 7, a difference of 174 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kazakhstan or Latvia?
Kazakhstan has more combat aircraft with 68 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Latvia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kazakhstan or Latvia?
Kazakhstan operates more military helicopters with 72 compared to Latvia's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kazakhstan or Latvia?
Kazakhstan has more transport aircraft with 21 compared to Latvia's 4.
How do the Kazakhstan and Latvia air forces compare in size?
Kazakhstan's air force is 5.2 times larger than Latvia's in terms of total active aircraft (21 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kazakhstan or Latvia?
Kazakhstan has 28 aircraft on order compared to Latvia's 1.