Air Forces comparison: Egypt vs Israel

Egyptian Air Force 🇪🇬

Official Name Egyptian Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية المصرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Miṣrīyah)
Active aircraft1089 as of 2026
Aircraft on order45
Roundel

Roundel of Egypt air force

Israeli Air Force 🇮🇱

Official Name Israeli Air Force
Local Name חיל האוויר הישראלי (Ḥeil HaAvir HaYisraeli)
Active aircraft613 as of 2026
Aircraft on order94
Roundel

Roundel of Israel air force

Egyptian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 545
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 348
Training Training 128
Transport Transport 61
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 7

Israeli aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 348
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 147
Training Training 69
Transport Transport 11
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 38

Evolution of Egyptian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Egypt or Israel?
Egypt has more military aircraft with 1,089 active aircraft compared to Israel's 613, a difference of 476 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Egypt or Israel?
Egypt has more combat aircraft with 545 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Israel's 348.
Which country has more military helicopters, Egypt or Israel?
Egypt operates more military helicopters with 348 compared to Israel's 147.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Egypt or Israel?
Egypt has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Israel's 11.
How do the Egypt and Israel air forces compare in size?
Egypt's air force is 5.5 times larger than Israel's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Egypt or Israel?
Israel has 94 aircraft on order compared to Egypt's 45.