Air Forces comparison: Portugal vs Romania
Overview
Portugal operates 86 active military aircraft vs 166 for Romania.
The breakdown includes 25 vs 49 combat aircraft, 22 vs 64 helicopters, 23 vs 18 transport aircraft, 11 vs 35 trainers (Portugal vs Romania). Portugal has 3 aircraft on order vs 92 for Romania.
Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Romanian Air Force 🇷🇴
| Official Name | Romanian Air Force |
| Local Name | Forțele Aeriene Române |
| Active aircraft | 166 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 92 |
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Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
22 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
23 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Romanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
49 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
64 | |
|
Training
|
35 | |
|
Transport
|
18 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Romanian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Portugal or Romania?
Romania has more military aircraft with 166 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 80 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Portugal or Romania?
Romania has more combat aircraft with 49 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Portugal or Romania?
Romania operates more military helicopters with 64 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Portugal or Romania?
Portugal has more transport aircraft with 23 compared to Romania's 18.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Portugal or Romania?
Romania has 92 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.