Air Forces comparison: Bahrain vs Switzerland

Bahrain operates 136 active military aircraft vs 145 for Switzerland. The breakdown includes 44 vs 49 combat aircraft, 80 vs 42 helicopters, 3 vs 18 transport aircraft, 9 vs 35 trainers (Bahrain vs Switzerland). Bahrain has 3 aircraft on order vs 36 for Switzerland. The Bahrain air force is officially the Royal Bahraini Air Force.

Royal Bahraini Air Force 🇧🇭

Official Name Royal Bahraini Air Force
Local Name سلاح الجو الملكي البحريني (Silah al Jaw al Malaki al Bahraini)
Active aircraft 136 as of 2026
Aircraft on order3
Roundel

Roundel of Bahrain air force

Swiss Air Force 🇨🇭

Official Name Swiss Air Force
Local Name Schweizer Luftwaffe - Forces aériennes suisses
Active aircraft 145 as of 2026
Aircraft on order36
Roundel

Roundel of Switzerland air force

Bahraini aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 44
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 80
Training Training 9
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Swiss aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 49
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 42
Training Training 35
Transport Transport 18
Other Other 1

Evolution of Bahraini Air Force fleet

Evolution of Swiss Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Bahrain or Switzerland?
Switzerland has more military aircraft with 145 active aircraft compared to Bahrain's 136, a difference of 9 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bahrain or Switzerland?
Switzerland has more combat aircraft with 49 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bahrain's 44.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bahrain or Switzerland?
Bahrain operates more military helicopters with 80 compared to Switzerland's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bahrain or Switzerland?
Switzerland has more transport aircraft with 18 compared to Bahrain's 3.
How do the Bahrain and Switzerland air forces compare in size?
Switzerland's air force is 6.0 times larger than Bahrain's in terms of total active aircraft (18 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bahrain or Switzerland?
Switzerland has 36 aircraft on order compared to Bahrain's 3.