Air Forces comparison: Egypt vs Saudi Arabia
Egypt operates 1,101 active military aircraft vs 914 for Saudi Arabia. The breakdown includes 557 vs 384 combat aircraft, 348 vs 262 helicopters, 61 vs 46 transport aircraft, 128 vs 156 trainers (Egypt vs Saudi Arabia). Egypt has 33 aircraft on order vs 319 for Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabia air force is officially the Royal Saudi Air Force.
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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Royal Saudi Air Force 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الملكية السعودية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Malakīyah as Saʿūdīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 914 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 319 |
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Egyptian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
557 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
348 | |
Training
|
128 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
384 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
262 | |
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Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
46 | |
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Other
|
66 | |
Evolution of Egyptian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Egypt or Saudi Arabia?
Egypt has more military aircraft with 1,101 active aircraft compared to Saudi Arabia's 914, a difference of 187 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Egypt or Saudi Arabia?
Egypt has more combat aircraft with 557 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Saudi Arabia's 384.
Which country has more military helicopters, Egypt or Saudi Arabia?
Egypt operates more military helicopters with 348 compared to Saudi Arabia's 262.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Egypt or Saudi Arabia?
Egypt has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Saudi Arabia's 46.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Egypt or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to Egypt's 33.