Air Forces comparison: 
Netherlands vs 
Ukraine
Ukraine's air force fields 342 active aircraft — 2.3:1 Netherlands's 146.
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Netherlands
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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
| Netherlands | Ukraine | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Netherlands Air Force | Ukraine Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 146 | 342 | 🇺🇦 2.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 48 | 2 | 🇳🇱 24× |
| Combat aircraft | 40 | 137 | 🇺🇦 3.4× |
| Combat share of fleet | 27.4 % | 40.1 % | 🇺🇦 1.5× |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 17 | 🇺🇦 1.7× |
| Main supplier | United States · 70 % | Ex-USSR · 68 % |
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| Helicopters | 67 | 136 | 🇺🇦 2.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 27 | 🇺🇦 6.8× |
| Trainers | 13 | 42 | 🇺🇦 3.2× |
| UAVs | 22 | 0 | 🇳🇱 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Netherlands or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more military aircraft with 342 active aircraft compared to Netherlands's 146, a difference of 196 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Netherlands or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more combat aircraft with 137 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Netherlands's 40.
Which country has more military helicopters, Netherlands or Ukraine?
Ukraine operates more military helicopters with 136 compared to Netherlands's 67.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Netherlands or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more transport aircraft with 27 compared to Netherlands's 4.
How do the Netherlands and Ukraine air forces compare in size?
Ukraine's air force is 6.8 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total active aircraft (27 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Netherlands or Ukraine?
Netherlands has 48 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.