Air Forces comparison: Algeria vs Egypt
Overview
Algeria operates 612 active military aircraft vs 1,101 for Egypt.
The breakdown includes 156 vs 557 combat aircraft, 315 vs 348 helicopters, 51 vs 61 transport aircraft, 61 vs 128 trainers (Algeria vs Egypt). Algeria has 49 aircraft on order vs 33 for Egypt.
Algerian Air Force 🇩🇿
| Official Name | Algerian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الجزائرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya al Jazāʾriya) |
| Active aircraft | 612 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 49 |
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Egyptian Air Force 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية المصرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Miṣrīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 1101 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 33 |
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Algerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
156 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
315 | |
Training
|
61 | |
Transport
|
51 | |
Other
|
29 | |
Egyptian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
557 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
348 | |
|
Training
|
128 | |
|
Transport
|
61 | |
|
Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Algerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Egyptian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Algeria or Egypt?
Egypt has more military aircraft with 1,101 active aircraft compared to Algeria's 612, a difference of 489 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Algeria or Egypt?
Egypt has more combat aircraft with 557 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Algeria's 156.
Which country has more military helicopters, Algeria or Egypt?
Egypt operates more military helicopters with 348 compared to Algeria's 315.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Algeria or Egypt?
Egypt has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Algeria's 51.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Algeria or Egypt?
Algeria has 49 aircraft on order compared to Egypt's 33.