Air Forces comparison: Israel vs Jordan
Israel's air force fields 534 active aircraft — 2.1x Jordan's 256. The breakdown includes 284 vs 73 combat aircraft, 130 vs 120 helicopters, 13 vs 26 transport aircraft, 69 vs 37 trainers (Israel vs Jordan). Israel has 125 aircraft on order vs 38 for Jordan. The Jordan air force is officially the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
Israeli Air Force 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Air Force |
| Local Name | חיל האוויר הישראלי (Ḥeil HaAvir HaYisraeli) |
| Active aircraft | 534 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 125 |
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Royal Jordanian Air Force 🇯🇴
| Official Name | Royal Jordanian Air Force |
| Local Name | سلاح الجو الملكي الأردني (Silāḥ al-Jaw al-Malakī al-’Urdunī) |
| Active aircraft | 256 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 38 |
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Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
284 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
130 | |
Training
|
69 | |
Transport
|
13 | |
Other
|
38 | |
Jordanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
73 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
120 | |
|
Training
|
37 | |
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Transport
|
26 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet
Evolution of Jordanian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Israel or Jordan?
Israel has more military aircraft with 534 active aircraft compared to Jordan's 256, a difference of 278 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Israel or Jordan?
Israel has more combat aircraft with 284 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Jordan's 73.
Which country has more military helicopters, Israel or Jordan?
Israel operates more military helicopters with 130 compared to Jordan's 120.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Israel or Jordan?
Jordan has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Israel's 13.
How do the Israel and Jordan air forces compare in size?
Jordan's air force is 2.0 times larger than Israel's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 13).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Israel or Jordan?
Israel has 125 aircraft on order compared to Jordan's 38.