Air Forces comparison: Algeria vs Morocco
Algeria's air force fields 612 active aircraft — 2.4x Morocco's 256. The breakdown includes 156 vs 92 combat aircraft, 315 vs 100 helicopters, 51 vs 26 transport aircraft, 61 vs 24 trainers (Algeria vs Morocco). Algeria has 49 aircraft on order vs 54 for Morocco. The Morocco air force is officially the Royal Moroccan Air Force.
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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Royal Moroccan Air Force 🇲🇦
| Official Name | Royal Moroccan Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الملكية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya al Malakiya) |
| Active aircraft | 256 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 54 |
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Algerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
156 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
315 | |
Training
|
61 | |
Transport
|
51 | |
Other
|
29 | |
Moroccan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
92 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
100 | |
|
Training
|
24 | |
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Transport
|
26 | |
|
Other
|
14 | |
Evolution of Algerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Moroccan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Algeria or Morocco?
Algeria has more military aircraft with 612 active aircraft compared to Morocco's 256, a difference of 356 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Algeria or Morocco?
Algeria has more combat aircraft with 156 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Morocco's 92.
Which country has more military helicopters, Algeria or Morocco?
Algeria operates more military helicopters with 315 compared to Morocco's 100.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Algeria or Morocco?
Algeria has more transport aircraft with 51 compared to Morocco's 26.
How do the Algeria and Morocco air forces compare in size?
Algeria's air force is 2.0 times larger than Morocco's in terms of total active aircraft (51 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Algeria or Morocco?
Morocco has 54 aircraft on order compared to Algeria's 49.