Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's air force fields 914 active aircraft — 2.6x Australia's 355. The breakdown includes 108 vs 384 combat aircraft, 95 vs 262 helicopters, 61 vs 46 transport aircraft, 79 vs 156 trainers (Australia vs Saudi Arabia). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 319 for Saudi Arabia. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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Royal Saudi Air Force 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الملكية السعودية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Malakīyah as Saʿūdīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 914 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 319 |
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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
384 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
262 | |
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Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
46 | |
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Other
|
66 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more military aircraft with 914 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 559 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates more military helicopters with 262 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Saudi Arabia?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Saudi Arabia's 46.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to Australia's 113.