Air Forces comparison: 
Romania vs 
Serbia
Romania operates 202 active military aircraft vs 144 for Serbia.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Romania | Serbia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Romanian Air Force | Serbian Air Force and Air Defence | |
| Active aircraft | 202 | 144 | 🇷🇴 1.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 49 | 12 | 🇷🇴 4.1× |
| Combat aircraft | 64 | 31 | 🇷🇴 2.1× |
| Combat share of fleet | 31.7 % | 21.5 % | 🇷🇴 1.5× |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 13 | 🇷🇸 1.3× |
| Main supplier | United States · 36 % | France · 28 % |
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| Helicopters | 67 | 62 | 🇷🇴 1.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 18 | 3 | 🇷🇴 6.0× |
| Trainers | 35 | 29 | 🇷🇴 1.2× |
| UAVs | 18 | 19 | 🇷🇸 1.1× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Romania or Serbia?
Romania has more military aircraft with 202 active aircraft compared to Serbia's 144, a difference of 58 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Romania or Serbia?
Romania has more combat aircraft with 64 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Serbia's 31.
Which country has more military helicopters, Romania or Serbia?
Romania operates more military helicopters with 67 compared to Serbia's 62.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Romania or Serbia?
Romania has more transport aircraft with 18 compared to Serbia's 3.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Romania or Serbia?
Romania has 49 aircraft on order compared to Serbia's 12.