Air Forces comparison: Portugal vs Spain
Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 79 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Ejército del Aire |
| Active aircraft | 469 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 132 |
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Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
22 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
18 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Spanish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
181 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
68 | |
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Transport
|
57 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Portugal or Spain?
Spain has more military aircraft with 469 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 79, a difference of 390 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Portugal or Spain?
Spain has more combat aircraft with 181 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Portugal or Spain?
Spain operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Portugal or Spain?
Spain has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Portugal's 18.
How do the Portugal and Spain air forces compare in size?
Spain's air force is 3.2 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 18).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Portugal or Spain?
Spain has 132 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.