Air Forces comparison: 
Algeria vs 
Egypt
Algeria operates 612 active military aircraft vs 1,101 for Egypt.
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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
| Algeria | Egypt | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Algerian Air Force | Egyptian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 612 | 1,101 | 🇪🇬 1.8× |
| Aircraft on order | 49 | 33 | 🇩🇿 1.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 156 | 557 | 🇪🇬 3.6× |
| Combat share of fleet | 25.5 % | 50.6 % | 🇪🇬 2.0× |
| Aircraft types in service | 28 | 30 | 🇪🇬 1.1× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 68 % | United States · 32 % |
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| Helicopters | 315 | 348 | 🇪🇬 1.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 51 | 61 | 🇪🇬 1.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 29 | 7 | 🇩🇿 4.1× |
| Trainers | 61 | 128 | 🇪🇬 2.1× |
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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.