Air Forces comparison: Algeria vs Oman
Algeria's air force fields 612 active aircraft — 4.9x Oman's 126. The breakdown includes 156 vs 35 combat aircraft, 315 vs 40 helicopters, 51 vs 9 transport aircraft, 61 vs 42 trainers (Algeria vs Oman). Algeria has 49 aircraft on order vs 0 for Oman. The Oman air force is officially the Royal Air Force of Oman.
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 Air Force of Oman 🇴🇲
| Official Name | Royal Air Force of Oman |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السلطانية العمانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as Sultaniyya al 'Omaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 126 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Algerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
156 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
315 | |
Training
|
61 | |
Transport
|
51 | |
Other
|
29 | |
Omani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
35 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
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Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Algerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Omani Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Algeria or Oman?
Algeria has more military aircraft with 612 active aircraft compared to Oman's 126, a difference of 486 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Algeria or Oman?
Algeria has more combat aircraft with 156 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Oman's 35.
Which country has more military helicopters, Algeria or Oman?
Algeria operates more military helicopters with 315 compared to Oman's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Algeria or Oman?
Algeria has more transport aircraft with 51 compared to Oman's 9.
How do the Algeria and Oman air forces compare in size?
Algeria's air force is 5.7 times larger than Oman's in terms of total active aircraft (51 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Algeria or Oman?
Algeria has 49 aircraft on order compared to Oman's 0.