Air Forces comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Oman
Force Profile
| United Arab Emirates | Oman | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | United Arab Emirates Air Force | Royal Air Force of Oman |
| Local name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي الإماراتية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah wal Difāʿ al Jawwī al Imārātīyah) | القوات الجوية السلطانية العمانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as Sultaniyya al 'Omaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 548 (2026) | 126 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | +267 | — |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇦🇪 United Arab Emiratesas of 2026
🇴🇲 Omanas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
🇴🇲 Oman
Overview
United Arab Emirates's air force fields 548 active aircraft — 4.3:1 Oman's 126.
The breakdown includes 135 vs 35 combat aircraft, 264 vs 40 helicopters, 55 vs 9 transport aircraft, 86 vs 42 trainers (United Arab Emirates vs Oman). United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order vs 0 for Oman.
The United Arab Emirates air force is officially the United Arab Emirates Air Force, while Oman's is the Royal Air Force of Oman.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Oman?
United Arab Emirates has more military aircraft with 548 active aircraft compared to Oman's 126, a difference of 422 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Oman?
United Arab Emirates has more combat aircraft with 135 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Oman's 35.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Oman?
United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to Oman's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Oman?
United Arab Emirates has more transport aircraft with 55 compared to Oman's 9.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Oman air forces compare in size?
United Arab Emirates's air force is 6.1 times larger than Oman's in terms of total active aircraft (55 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Arab Emirates or Oman?
United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order compared to Oman's 0.