Air Forces comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Taiwan
United Arab Emirates operates 592 active military aircraft vs 714 for Taiwan.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
United Arab EmiratesWorld #17
19.8
AIRS Index / 100
Taiwan leads overall, ahead on 2 of 6 categories
TaiwanWorld #13
23.2
United Arab Emirates
Taiwan
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| United Arab Emirates | Taiwan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | United Arab Emirates Air Force | Republic of China Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 592 | 714 | 🇹🇼 1.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 277 | 95 | 🇦🇪 2.9× |
| Combat aircraft | 135 | 319 | 🇹🇼 2.4× |
| Combat share of fleet | 22.8 % | 44.7 % | 🇹🇼 2.0× |
| Aircraft types in service | 36 | 21 | 🇦🇪 1.7× |
| Main supplier | United States · 52 % | United States · 63 % |
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| Helicopters | 264 | 239 | 🇦🇪 1.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 55 | 26 | 🇦🇪 2.1× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 8 | 18 | 🇹🇼 2.2× |
| Trainers | 86 | 84 | 🇦🇪 ≈ |
| UAVs | 44 | 28 | 🇦🇪 1.6× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Taiwan?
Taiwan has more military aircraft with 714 active aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 592, a difference of 122 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Taiwan?
Taiwan has more combat aircraft with 319 fighters and attack aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 135.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Taiwan?
United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to Taiwan's 239.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Taiwan?
United Arab Emirates has more transport aircraft with 55 compared to Taiwan's 26.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Taiwan air forces compare in size?
United Arab Emirates's air force is 2.1 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total active aircraft (55 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Arab Emirates or Taiwan?
United Arab Emirates has 277 aircraft on order compared to Taiwan's 95.