Air Forces comparison: Netherlands vs United Kingdom
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 Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 631 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 139 |
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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 | |
British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
144 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
266 | |
|
Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
52 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
13 | |
Evolution of Netherlands Air Force fleet
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Netherlands or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 631 active aircraft compared to Netherlands's 120, a difference of 511 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Netherlands or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 144 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Netherlands's 40.
Which country has more military helicopters, Netherlands or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 266 compared to Netherlands's 63.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Netherlands or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 52 compared to Netherlands's 4.
How do the Netherlands and United Kingdom air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 13.0 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total active aircraft (52 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Netherlands or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 139 aircraft on order compared to Netherlands's 48.