Air Forces comparison: Portugal vs Serbia

Portugal operates 86 active military aircraft vs 132 for Serbia. The breakdown includes 25 vs 32 combat aircraft, 22 vs 61 helicopters, 23 vs 5 transport aircraft, 11 vs 34 trainers (Portugal vs Serbia). Portugal has 3 aircraft on order vs 19 for Serbia. The Serbia air force is officially the Serbian Air Force and Air Defence.

Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹

Official Name Portuguese Air Force
Local Name Força Aérea Portuguesa
Active aircraft 86 as of 2026
Aircraft on order3
Roundel

Roundel of Portugal air force

Serbian Air Force and Air Defence 🇷🇸

Official Name Serbian Air Force and Air Defence
Local Name Ратно ваздухопловство и противваздухопловна одбрана (Ratno vazduhoplovstvo i protivvazduhoplovna odbrana)
Active aircraft 132 as of 2026
Aircraft on order19
Roundel

Roundel of Serbia air force

Portuguese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 25
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 22
Training Training 11
Transport Transport 23
Other Other 5

Serbian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 32
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 61
Training Training 34
Transport Transport 5
Other Other 0

Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Serbian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Portugal or Serbia?
Serbia has more military aircraft with 132 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 46 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Portugal or Serbia?
Serbia has more combat aircraft with 32 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Portugal or Serbia?
Serbia operates more military helicopters with 61 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Portugal or Serbia?
Portugal has more transport aircraft with 23 compared to Serbia's 5.
How do the Portugal and Serbia air forces compare in size?
Portugal's air force is 4.6 times larger than Serbia's in terms of total active aircraft (23 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Portugal or Serbia?
Serbia has 19 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.