Air Forces comparison: Bahrain vs Norway
Bahrain operates 136 active military aircraft vs 111 for Norway. The breakdown includes 44 vs 52 combat aircraft, 80 vs 34 helicopters, 3 vs 9 transport aircraft, 9 vs 16 trainers (Bahrain vs Norway). Bahrain has 3 aircraft on order vs 6 for Norway. The Bahrain air force is officially the Royal Bahraini Air Force, while Norway's is the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
Royal Bahraini Air Force 🇧ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Royal Bahraini Air Force |
| Local Name | Ø³Ù„Ø§Ø Ø§Ù„Ø¬Ùˆ الملكي البØريني (Silah al Jaw al Malaki al Bahraini) |
| Active aircraft | 136 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Royal Norwegian Air Force 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftforsvaret |
| Active aircraft | 111 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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Bahraini aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
44 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
80 | |
Training
|
9 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Norwegian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
52 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
34 | |
|
Training
|
16 | |
|
Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Bahraini Air Force fleet
Evolution of Norwegian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bahrain or Norway?
Bahrain has more military aircraft with 136 active aircraft compared to Norway's 111, a difference of 25 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bahrain or Norway?
Norway has more combat aircraft with 52 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bahrain's 44.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bahrain or Norway?
Bahrain operates more military helicopters with 80 compared to Norway's 34.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bahrain or Norway?
Norway has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Bahrain's 3.
How do the Bahrain and Norway air forces compare in size?
Norway's air force is 3.0 times larger than Bahrain's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bahrain or Norway?
Norway has 6 aircraft on order compared to Bahrain's 3.