Air Forces comparison: 
Bahrain vs 
Lebanon
Bahrain's air force fields 140 active aircraft — 2.2:1 Lebanon's 64.
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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
| Bahrain | Lebanon | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Bahraini Air Force | Lebanese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 140 | 64 | 🇧🇭 2.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 48 | 0 | 🇧🇭 |
| Combat share of fleet | 34.3 % | 0.0 % | 🇧🇭 |
| Aircraft types in service | 13 | 8 | 🇧🇭 1.6× |
| Main supplier | United States · 89 % | United States · 66 % |
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| Helicopters | 80 | 47 | 🇧🇭 1.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 3 | — |
| Trainers | 9 | 14 | 🇱🇧 1.6× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bahrain or Lebanon?
Bahrain has more military aircraft with 140 active aircraft compared to Lebanon's 64, a difference of 76 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bahrain or Lebanon?
Bahrain has more combat aircraft with 48 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lebanon's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bahrain or Lebanon?
Bahrain operates more military helicopters with 80 compared to Lebanon's 47.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bahrain or Lebanon?
Lebanon has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Bahrain's 3.