Air Forces comparison: Brazil vs Saudi Arabia
Brazil operates 502 active military aircraft vs 914 for Saudi Arabia. The breakdown includes 65 vs 384 combat aircraft, 188 vs 262 helicopters, 134 vs 46 transport aircraft, 112 vs 156 trainers (Brazil vs Saudi Arabia). Brazil has 96 aircraft on order vs 319 for Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabia air force is officially the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Brazilian Air Force 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Brasileira |
| Active aircraft | 502 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 96 |
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Royal Saudi Air Force 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الملكية السعودية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Malakīyah as Saʿūdīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 914 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 319 |
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Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
65 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
188 | |
Training
|
112 | |
Transport
|
134 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
384 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
262 | |
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Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
46 | |
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Other
|
66 | |
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brazil or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more military aircraft with 914 active aircraft compared to Brazil's 502, a difference of 412 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brazil or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Brazil's 65.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brazil or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates more military helicopters with 262 compared to Brazil's 188.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brazil or Saudi Arabia?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to Saudi Arabia's 46.
How do the Brazil and Saudi Arabia air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 2.9 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 46).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brazil or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to Brazil's 96.