Air Forces comparison: 
Bahrain vs 
Oman
Bahrain operates 136 active military aircraft vs 126 for Oman.
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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
| Bahrain | Oman | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Bahraini Air Force | Royal Air Force of Oman | |
| Active aircraft | 136 | 126 | 🇧🇭 1.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 3 | 0 | 🇧🇭 |
| Combat aircraft | 44 | 35 | 🇧🇭 1.3× |
| Combat share of fleet | 32.4 % | 27.8 % | 🇧🇭 1.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 12 | 11 | 🇧🇭 1.1× |
| Main supplier | United States · 89 % | United Kingdom · 38 % |
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| Helicopters | 80 | 40 | 🇧🇭 2.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 9 | 🇴🇲 3.0× |
| Trainers | 9 | 42 | 🇴🇲 4.7× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bahrain or Oman?
Bahrain has more military aircraft with 136 active aircraft compared to Oman's 126, a difference of 10 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bahrain or Oman?
Bahrain has more combat aircraft with 44 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Oman's 35.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bahrain or Oman?
Bahrain operates more military helicopters with 80 compared to Oman's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bahrain or Oman?
Oman has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Bahrain's 3.
How do the Bahrain and Oman air forces compare in size?
Oman'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 Oman?
Bahrain has 3 aircraft on order compared to Oman's 0.