Air Forces comparison: 
Belarus vs 
Latvia
Belarus's air force fields 205 active aircraft — 29:1 Latvia's 7.
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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
| Belarus | Latvia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus | Latvian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 205 | 7 | 🇧🇾 29× |
| Aircraft on order | 4 | 1 | 🇧🇾 4.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 100 | 0 | 🇧🇾 |
| Combat share of fleet | 48.8 % | 0.0 % | 🇧🇾 |
| Aircraft types in service | 11 | 2 | 🇧🇾 5.5× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 90 % | Ex-USSR · 57 % |
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| Helicopters | 80 | 3 | 🇧🇾 27× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 4 | — |
| Trainers | 21 | 0 | 🇧🇾 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belarus or Latvia?
Belarus has more military aircraft with 205 active aircraft compared to Latvia's 7, a difference of 198 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belarus or Latvia?
Belarus has more combat aircraft with 100 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Latvia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belarus or Latvia?
Belarus operates more military helicopters with 80 compared to Latvia's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belarus or Latvia?
Latvia has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Belarus's 4.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belarus or Latvia?
Belarus has 4 aircraft on order compared to Latvia's 1.