Air Forces comparison: Netherlands vs Denmark
Royal Netherlands Air Force 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Air Force |
| Local Name | Koninklijke Luchtmacht |
| Active aircraft | 120 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 48 |
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Royal Danish Air Force 🇩🇰
| Official Name | Royal Danish Air Force |
| Local Name | Flyvevåbnet |
| Active aircraft | 128 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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Netherlands aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
40 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
63 | |
Training
|
13 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Danish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
62 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
34 | |
|
Training
|
25 | |
|
Transport
|
7 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Netherlands Air Force fleet
Evolution of Danish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Netherlands or Denmark?
Denmark has more military aircraft with 128 active aircraft compared to Netherlands's 120, a difference of 8 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Netherlands or Denmark?
Denmark has more combat aircraft with 62 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Netherlands's 40.
Which country has more military helicopters, Netherlands or Denmark?
Netherlands operates more military helicopters with 63 compared to Denmark's 34.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Netherlands or Denmark?
Denmark has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Netherlands's 4.
How do the Netherlands and Denmark air forces compare in size?
Denmark's air force is 1.8 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total active aircraft (7 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Netherlands or Denmark?
Netherlands has 48 aircraft on order compared to Denmark's 6.