Air Forces comparison: South Korea vs Latvia

South Korea's air force fields 1,543 active aircraft — 220:1 Latvia's 7. The breakdown includes 314 vs 0 combat aircraft, 856 vs 3 helicopters, 56 vs 4 transport aircraft, 293 vs 0 trainers (South Korea vs Latvia). South Korea has 410 aircraft on order vs 1 for Latvia. The South Korea air force is officially the Republic of Korea Air Force .

Republic of Korea Air Force 🇰🇷

Official Name Republic of Korea Air Force
Local Name 공군 (Gong-gun)
Active aircraft 1543 as of 2026
Aircraft on order410
Roundel

Roundel of South Korea 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

South Korean aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 314
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 856
Training Training 293
Transport Transport 56
Other Other 24

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 South Korean Air Force fleet

Evolution of Latvian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, South Korea or Latvia?
South Korea has more military aircraft with 1,543 active aircraft compared to Latvia's 7, a difference of 1,536 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Korea or Latvia?
South Korea has more combat aircraft with 314 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Latvia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Korea or Latvia?
South Korea operates more military helicopters with 856 compared to Latvia's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Korea or Latvia?
South Korea has more transport aircraft with 56 compared to Latvia's 4.
How do the South Korea and Latvia air forces compare in size?
South Korea's air force is 14.0 times larger than Latvia's in terms of total active aircraft (56 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, South Korea or Latvia?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Latvia's 1.