Air Forces comparison: United States vs Canada
United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 12860 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3389 |
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Royal Canadian Air Force 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 191 |
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United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
3120 | |
Bomber
|
147 | |
Helicopter
|
5479 | |
Training
|
1598 | |
Transport
|
1507 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
1009 | |
Canadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
92 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
146 | |
|
Training
|
40 | |
|
Transport
|
46 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
31 | |
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Evolution of Canadian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United States or Canada?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,860 active aircraft compared to Canada's 355, a difference of 12,505 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United States or Canada?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,120 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Canada's 92.
Which country has more military helicopters, United States or Canada?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,479 compared to Canada's 146.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United States or Canada?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,507 compared to Canada's 46.
How do the United States and Canada air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 32.8 times larger than Canada's in terms of total active aircraft (1,507 vs 46).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United States or Canada?
United States has 3,389 aircraft on order compared to Canada's 191.