Air Forces comparison: Poland vs Germany
Polish Air Force 🇵🇱
| Official Name | Polish Air Force |
| Local Name | Siły Powietrzne |
| Active aircraft | 479 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 226 |
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German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftwaffe |
| Active aircraft | 584 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 270 |
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Polish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
219 | |
Training
|
92 | |
Transport
|
58 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
2 | |
German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
215 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
309 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
|
Transport
|
53 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Polish Air Force fleet
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Poland or Germany?
Germany has more military aircraft with 584 active aircraft compared to Poland's 479, a difference of 105 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Poland or Germany?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 215 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Poland's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, Poland or Germany?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 309 compared to Poland's 219.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Poland or Germany?
Poland has more transport aircraft with 58 compared to Germany's 53.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Poland or Germany?
Germany has 270 aircraft on order compared to Poland's 226.