Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs Oman
United Kingdom's air force fields 640 active aircraft — 5.1x Oman's 126. The breakdown includes 151 vs 35 combat aircraft, 259 vs 40 helicopters, 59 vs 9 transport aircraft, 156 vs 42 trainers (United Kingdom vs Oman). United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order vs 0 for Oman. The United Kingdom air force is officially the Royal Air Force, while Oman's is the Royal Air Force of Oman.
Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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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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British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
151 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
259 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
59 | |
Other
|
15 | |
Omani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
35 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
40 | |
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Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Evolution of Omani Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Kingdom or Oman?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Oman's 126, a difference of 514 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Kingdom or Oman?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Oman's 35.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Kingdom or Oman?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Oman's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Kingdom or Oman?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Oman's 9.
How do the United Kingdom and Oman air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 6.6 times larger than Oman's in terms of total active aircraft (59 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Kingdom or Oman?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Oman's 0.