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Air Forces comparison: Flag of United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates vs Flag of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Force Profile
United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia
Official name United Arab Emirates Air Force Royal Saudi Air Force
Local name القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي الإماراتية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah wal Difāʿ al Jawwī al Imārātīyah) القوات الجوية الملكية السعودية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Malakīyah as Saʿūdīyah)
Active aircraft 548 (2026) 914 (2026)
Aircraft on order +267 +319
Roundel Roundel of United Arab Emirates air force Roundel of Saudi Arabia air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇦🇪 United Arab Emiratesas of 2026
  • Combat 135
  • Helicopter 264
  • Training 86
  • Transport 55
  • Other 8
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiaas of 2026
  • Combat 384
  • Helicopter 262
  • Training 156
  • Transport 46
  • Other 66

Fleet Evolution

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Overview

United Arab Emirates operates 548 active military aircraft vs 914 for Saudi Arabia.

The breakdown includes 135 vs 384 combat aircraft, 264 vs 262 helicopters, 55 vs 46 transport aircraft, 86 vs 156 trainers (United Arab Emirates vs Saudi Arabia). United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order vs 319 for Saudi Arabia.

The United Arab Emirates air force is officially the United Arab Emirates Air Force, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Air Force.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more military aircraft with 914 active aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 548, a difference of 366 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 135.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Saudi Arabia?
United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to Saudi Arabia's 262.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Saudi Arabia?
United Arab Emirates has more transport aircraft with 55 compared to Saudi Arabia's 46.
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Arab Emirates or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to United Arab Emirates's 267.