Air Forces comparison: Portugal vs France
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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French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'air et de l'Espace |
| Active aircraft | 976 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 302 |
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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 | |
French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
448 | |
|
Training
|
44 | |
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Transport
|
137 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
61 | |
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Portugal or France?
France has more military aircraft with 976 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 79, a difference of 897 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Portugal or France?
France has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Portugal or France?
France operates more military helicopters with 448 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Portugal or France?
France has more transport aircraft with 137 compared to Portugal's 18.
How do the Portugal and France air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 7.6 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total active aircraft (137 vs 18).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Portugal or France?
France has 302 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.