Air Forces comparison: 
Netherlands vs 
Norway
Netherlands operates 124 active military aircraft vs 111 for Norway.
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Netherlands
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Netherlands | Norway | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Netherlands Air Force | Royal Norwegian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 124 | 111 | 🇳🇱 1.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 44 | 6 | 🇳🇱 7.3× |
| Combat aircraft | 40 | 52 | 🇳🇴 1.3× |
| Combat share of fleet | 32.3 % | 46.8 % | 🇳🇴 1.5× |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 6 | 🇳🇱 1.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 65 % | United States · 71 % |
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| Helicopters | 67 | 34 | 🇳🇱 2.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 4 | — |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 5 | 🇳🇴 |
| Trainers | 13 | 16 | 🇳🇴 1.2× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Netherlands or Norway?
Netherlands has more military aircraft with 124 active aircraft compared to Norway's 111, a difference of 13 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Netherlands or Norway?
Norway has more combat aircraft with 52 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Netherlands's 40.
Which country has more military helicopters, Netherlands or Norway?
Netherlands operates more military helicopters with 67 compared to Norway's 34.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Netherlands or Norway?
Norway has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Netherlands's 4.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Netherlands or Norway?
Netherlands has 44 aircraft on order compared to Norway's 6.