Air Forces comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Greece
United Arab Emirates operates 548 active military aircraft vs 626 for Greece. The breakdown includes 135 vs 217 combat aircraft, 264 vs 300 helicopters, 55 vs 48 transport aircraft, 86 vs 55 trainers (United Arab Emirates vs Greece). United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order vs 55 for Greece. The United Arab Emirates air force is officially the United Arab Emirates Air Force, while Greece's is the Hellenic Air Force.
United Arab Emirates Air Force 🇦🇪
| Official Name | United Arab Emirates Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي الإماراتية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah wal Difāʿ al Jawwī al Imārātīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 548 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 267 |
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Hellenic Air Force 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Air Force |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία (Polemikí Aeroporía) |
| Active aircraft | 626 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 55 |
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Emirati aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
135 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
264 | |
Training
|
86 | |
Transport
|
55 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Greek aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
217 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
300 | |
|
Training
|
55 | |
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Transport
|
48 | |
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Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Emirati Air Force fleet
Evolution of Greek Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Greece?
Greece has more military aircraft with 626 active aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 548, a difference of 78 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Greece?
Greece has more combat aircraft with 217 fighters and attack aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 135.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Greece?
Greece operates more military helicopters with 300 compared to United Arab Emirates's 264.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Greece?
United Arab Emirates has more transport aircraft with 55 compared to Greece's 48.
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Arab Emirates or Greece?
United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order compared to Greece's 55.