Israeli Fighter Jets & Military Aircraft in Service (2026)
Israel has 346 fighter and attack jets in service across 6 types as of 2026, within a fleet of 600 military aircraft and 21 types: bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers and unmanned systems, all listed below.
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
346 active · 77 on order
| Combat share of the fleet | 58% (346 of 600) |
| Median fighter design entry | 2001 |
| Cold War designs | 2 of 6 fighter types |
| Oldest design | F-15 Eagle 1976 |
| Newest design | F-15EX Eagle II 2024 |
| Lost since 2026 | 21 airframes logged losses, 2026 Iran Conflict |
Military Helicopters
130 active · 25 on order
Transport & Tanker Aircraft
15 active · 6 on order
Special Mission Aircraft
34 active
Trainers
66 active
Unmanned Aircraft
9 active
Other National Fleets
- 🇺🇸 United States · all-time
- 🇷🇺 Russia · all-time
- 🇨🇳 China · all-time
- 🇮🇳 India · all-time
- 🇰🇷 South Korea · all-time
- 🇯🇵 Japan · all-time
- 🇵🇰 Pakistan · all-time
- 🇰🇵 North Korea · all-time
- 🇪🇬 Egypt · all-time
- 🇹🇷 Turkey · all-time
- 🇫🇷 France · all-time
- 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · all-time
- 🇮🇹 Italy · all-time
- 🇹🇼 Taiwan · all-time
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · all-time
- 🇮🇷 Iran · all-time
- 🇬🇷 Greece · all-time
- 🇩🇿 Algeria · all-time
- 🇩🇪 Germany · all-time
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · all-time
- 🇮🇱 Israel · all-time
- 🇧🇷 Brazil · all-time
- 🇪🇸 Spain · all-time
- 🇮🇩 Indonesia · all-time
- 🇵🇱 Poland · all-time
- 🇮🇶 Iraq · all-time
- 🇦🇺 Australia · all-time
- 🇨🇦 Canada · all-time
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine · all-time
- 🇦🇷 Argentina · all-time
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fighter jets does Israel have in 2026?
Israel has 346 fighter and attack jets in service across 6 types as of 2026, the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon being the most numerous with 122 airframes. The figure counts combat aircraft only; bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers and drones are listed further down this page, and the full inventory with yearly history is on the Israel air force page.
How many aircraft does the Israeli military operate in 2026?
Israel operates 600 aircraft across 21 distinct types as of 2026, split between 1 service branch.
What is the most numerous Israeli military aircraft?
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is the single most numerous airframe in Israel's inventory, with 122 active units.
Does this page include retired or stored aircraft?
No. Counts reflect airframes on active inventory in the most recent fleet snapshot, across every service that flies them: air force, army aviation and naval aviation alike. Retired, stored and test-only aircraft are excluded; a type on order but not yet delivered is shown as such.