Air Forces comparison: Spain vs Morocco
Spain operates 471 active military aircraft vs 256 for Morocco. The breakdown includes 178 vs 92 combat aircraft, 178 vs 100 helicopters, 72 vs 26 transport aircraft, 40 vs 24 trainers (Spain vs Morocco). Spain has 164 aircraft on order vs 54 for Morocco. The Spain air force is officially the Spanish Air and Space Force, while Morocco's is the Royal Moroccan Air Force.
Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Ejército del Aire |
| Active aircraft | 471 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 164 |
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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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Spanish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
178 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
178 | |
Training
|
40 | |
Transport
|
72 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Moroccan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
92 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
100 | |
|
Training
|
24 | |
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Transport
|
26 | |
|
Other
|
14 | |
Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Moroccan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Spain or Morocco?
Spain has more military aircraft with 471 active aircraft compared to Morocco's 256, a difference of 215 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Spain or Morocco?
Spain has more combat aircraft with 178 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Morocco's 92.
Which country has more military helicopters, Spain or Morocco?
Spain operates more military helicopters with 178 compared to Morocco's 100.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Spain or Morocco?
Spain has more transport aircraft with 72 compared to Morocco's 26.
How do the Spain and Morocco air forces compare in size?
Spain's air force is 2.8 times larger than Morocco's in terms of total active aircraft (72 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Spain or Morocco?
Spain has 164 aircraft on order compared to Morocco's 54.