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