Air Forces comparison: Portugal vs Tunisia
Portugal operates 86 active military aircraft vs 169 for Tunisia. The breakdown includes 25 vs 13 combat aircraft, 22 vs 116 helicopters, 23 vs 15 transport aircraft, 11 vs 25 trainers (Portugal vs Tunisia). Portugal has 3 aircraft on order vs 8 for Tunisia.
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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Tunisian Air Force 🇹🇳
| Official Name | Tunisian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية التونسية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya at Tūnisiya) |
| Active aircraft | 169 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
22 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
23 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Tunisian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
13 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
116 | |
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Training
|
25 | |
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Transport
|
15 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Portugal or Tunisia?
Tunisia has more military aircraft with 169 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 83 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Portugal or Tunisia?
Portugal has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Tunisia's 13.
Which country has more military helicopters, Portugal or Tunisia?
Tunisia operates more military helicopters with 116 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Portugal or Tunisia?
Portugal has more transport aircraft with 23 compared to Tunisia's 15.
How do the Portugal and Tunisia air forces compare in size?
Portugal's air force is 1.5 times larger than Tunisia's in terms of total active aircraft (23 vs 15).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Portugal or Tunisia?
Tunisia has 8 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.