Air Forces comparison: 
Lithuania vs 
Latvia
Lithuania operates 11 active military aircraft vs 7 for Latvia.
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Lithuania
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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
| Lithuania | Latvia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Lithuanian Air Force | Latvian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 11 | 7 | 🇱🇹 1.6× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 1 | 🇱🇹 2.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 5 | 2 | 🇱🇹 2.5× |
| Main supplier | Italy · 27 % | Ex-USSR · 57 % |
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| Helicopters | 6 | 3 | 🇱🇹 2.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 5 | 4 | 🇱🇹 1.2× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Lithuania or Latvia?
Lithuania has more military aircraft with 11 active aircraft compared to Latvia's 7, a difference of 4 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Lithuania or Latvia?
Lithuania operates more military helicopters with 6 compared to Latvia's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Lithuania or Latvia?
Lithuania has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Latvia's 4.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Lithuania or Latvia?
Lithuania has 2 aircraft on order compared to Latvia's 1.