Air Forces comparison: Canada vs Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's air force fields 914 active aircraft — 2.6x Canada's 355. The breakdown includes 92 vs 384 combat aircraft, 146 vs 262 helicopters, 46 vs 46 transport aircraft, 40 vs 156 trainers (Canada vs Saudi Arabia). Canada has 191 aircraft on order vs 319 for Saudi Arabia. The Canada air force is officially the Royal Canadian Air Force, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Royal Canadian Air Force 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 191 |
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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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Canadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
92 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
146 | |
Training
|
40 | |
Transport
|
46 | |
Other
|
31 | |
Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
384 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
262 | |
|
Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
46 | |
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Other
|
66 | |
Evolution of Canadian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Canada or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more military aircraft with 914 active aircraft compared to Canada's 355, a difference of 559 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Canada or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Canada's 92.
Which country has more military helicopters, Canada or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates more military helicopters with 262 compared to Canada's 146.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Canada or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more transport aircraft with 46 compared to Canada's 46.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Canada or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to Canada's 191.