Air Forces comparison: Israel vs Lebanon
Israeli Air Force 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Air Force |
| Local Name | חיל האוויר הישראלי (Ḥeil HaAvir HaYisraeli) |
| Active aircraft | 613 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 94 |
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Lebanese Air Force 🇱🇧
| Official Name | Lebanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية اللبنانية (Al Quwat al-Jawwiya al-Lubnaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 80 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
348 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
147 | |
Training
|
69 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
38 | |
Lebanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
62 | |
|
Training
|
15 | |
|
Transport
|
3 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet
Evolution of Lebanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Israel or Lebanon?
Israel has more military aircraft with 613 active aircraft compared to Lebanon's 80, a difference of 533 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Israel or Lebanon?
Israel has more combat aircraft with 348 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lebanon's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Israel or Lebanon?
Israel operates more military helicopters with 147 compared to Lebanon's 62.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Israel or Lebanon?
Israel has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Lebanon's 3.
How do the Israel and Lebanon air forces compare in size?
Israel's air force is 3.7 times larger than Lebanon's in terms of total active aircraft (11 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Israel or Lebanon?
Israel has 94 aircraft on order compared to Lebanon's 0.