Air Forces comparison: Portugal vs United Kingdom
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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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 631 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 139 |
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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 | |
British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
144 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
266 | |
|
Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
52 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
13 | |
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Portugal or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 631 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 79, a difference of 552 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Portugal or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 144 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Portugal or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 266 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Portugal or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 52 compared to Portugal's 18.
How do the Portugal and United Kingdom air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 2.9 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total active aircraft (52 vs 18).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Portugal or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 139 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.