Air Forces comparison: Portugal vs United Kingdom

Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹

Official Name Portuguese Air Force
Local Name Força Aérea Portuguesa
Active aircraft79 as of 2025
Aircraft on order3
Roundel

Roundel of Portugal air force
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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧

Official Name Royal Air Force
Active aircraft631 as of 2025
Aircraft on order139
Roundel

Roundel of United Kingdom air force
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Portuguese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 25
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 22
Training Training 11
Transport Transport 18
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 3

British aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 144
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 266
Training Training 156
Transport Transport 52
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 13

Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet

Evolution of British Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

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