Air Forces comparison: Israel vs Lebanon
Israel's air force fields 534 active aircraft — 8.3x Lebanon's 64. The breakdown includes 284 vs 0 combat aircraft, 130 vs 47 helicopters, 13 vs 3 transport aircraft, 69 vs 14 trainers (Israel vs Lebanon). Israel has 125 aircraft on order vs 0 for Lebanon.
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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Lebanese Air Force 🇱🇧
| Official Name | Lebanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية اللبنانية (Al Quwat al-Jawwiya al-Lubnaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 64 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
284 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
130 | |
Training
|
69 | |
Transport
|
13 | |
Other
|
38 | |
Lebanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
47 | |
|
Training
|
14 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
|
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 534 active aircraft compared to Lebanon's 64, a difference of 470 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Israel or Lebanon?
Israel has more combat aircraft with 284 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lebanon's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Israel or Lebanon?
Israel operates more military helicopters with 130 compared to Lebanon's 47.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Israel or Lebanon?
Israel has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Lebanon's 3.
How do the Israel and Lebanon air forces compare in size?
Israel's air force is 4.3 times larger than Lebanon's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Israel or Lebanon?
Israel has 125 aircraft on order compared to Lebanon's 0.