Air Forces comparison: 
Germany vs 
Luxembourg
Germany's air force fields 686 active aircraft — 686:1 Luxembourg's 1.
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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
| Germany | Luxembourg | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | German Air Force | Luxembourg Army Aviation | |
| Active aircraft | 686 | 1 | 🇩🇪 686× |
| Aircraft on order | 303 | 0 | 🇩🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 225 | 0 | 🇩🇪 |
| Combat share of fleet | 32.8 % | 0.0 % | 🇩🇪 |
| Aircraft types in service | 23 | 1 | 🇩🇪 23× |
| Main supplier | France · 30 % | Europe · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 291 | 0 | 🇩🇪 |
| Transport aircraft | 73 | 1 | 🇩🇪 73× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 5 | 0 | 🇩🇪 |
| Trainers | 43 | 0 | 🇩🇪 |
| UAVs | 49 | 0 | 🇩🇪 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇱🇺 LuxembourgA400M Atlas ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Germany or Luxembourg?
Germany has more military aircraft with 686 active aircraft compared to Luxembourg's 1, a difference of 685 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Germany or Luxembourg?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Luxembourg's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Germany or Luxembourg?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 291 compared to Luxembourg's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Germany or Luxembourg?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 73 compared to Luxembourg's 1.
How do the Germany and Luxembourg air forces compare in size?
Germany's air force is 73.0 times larger than Luxembourg's in terms of total active aircraft (73 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Germany or Luxembourg?
Germany has 303 aircraft on order compared to Luxembourg's 0.