Air Forces comparison: Egypt vs Israel
Egypt's air force fields 1,101 active aircraft — 2.1x Israel's 532. The breakdown includes 557 vs 284 combat aircraft, 348 vs 130 helicopters, 61 vs 11 transport aircraft, 128 vs 69 trainers (Egypt vs Israel). Egypt has 33 aircraft on order vs 127 for Israel.
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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Israeli Air Force 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Air Force |
| Local Name | חיל האוויר הישראלי (Ḥeil HaAvir HaYisraeli) |
| Active aircraft | 532 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 127 |
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Egyptian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
557 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
348 | |
Training
|
128 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
284 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
130 | |
|
Training
|
69 | |
|
Transport
|
11 | |
|
Other
|
38 | |
Evolution of Egyptian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Egypt or Israel?
Egypt has more military aircraft with 1,101 active aircraft compared to Israel's 532, a difference of 569 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Egypt or Israel?
Egypt has more combat aircraft with 557 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Israel's 284.
Which country has more military helicopters, Egypt or Israel?
Egypt operates more military helicopters with 348 compared to Israel's 130.
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 127 aircraft on order compared to Egypt's 33.