Air Forces comparison: 
Azerbaijan vs 
Bahrain
Azerbaijan operates 167 active military aircraft vs 136 for Bahrain.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Azerbaijan | Bahrain | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Azerbaijani Air Force | Royal Bahraini Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 167 | 136 | 🇦🇿 1.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 36 | 3 | 🇦🇿 12× |
| Combat aircraft | 39 | 44 | 🇧🇭 1.1× |
| Combat share of fleet | 23.4 % | 32.4 % | 🇧🇭 1.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 12 | 12 | — |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 80 % | United States · 89 % |
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| Helicopters | 101 | 80 | 🇦🇿 1.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 3 | — |
| Trainers | 24 | 9 | 🇦🇿 2.7× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Azerbaijan or Bahrain?
Azerbaijan has more military aircraft with 167 active aircraft compared to Bahrain's 136, a difference of 31 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Azerbaijan or Bahrain?
Bahrain has more combat aircraft with 44 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Azerbaijan's 39.
Which country has more military helicopters, Azerbaijan or Bahrain?
Azerbaijan operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Bahrain's 80.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Azerbaijan or Bahrain?
Bahrain has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Azerbaijan's 3.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Azerbaijan or Bahrain?
Azerbaijan has 36 aircraft on order compared to Bahrain's 3.