Air Forces comparison: Israel vs Saudi Arabia
Israel operates 534 active military aircraft vs 914 for Saudi Arabia. The breakdown includes 284 vs 384 combat aircraft, 130 vs 262 helicopters, 13 vs 46 transport aircraft, 69 vs 156 trainers (Israel vs Saudi Arabia). Israel has 125 aircraft on order vs 319 for Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabia air force is officially the Royal Saudi 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 Saudi Air Force 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الملكية السعودية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Malakīyah as Saʿūdīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 914 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 319 |
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Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
284 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
130 | |
Training
|
69 | |
Transport
|
13 | |
Other
|
38 | |
Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
384 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
262 | |
|
Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
46 | |
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Other
|
66 | |
Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Israel or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more military aircraft with 914 active aircraft compared to Israel's 534, a difference of 380 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Israel or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Israel's 284.
Which country has more military helicopters, Israel or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates more military helicopters with 262 compared to Israel's 130.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Israel or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more transport aircraft with 46 compared to Israel's 13.
How do the Israel and Saudi Arabia air forces compare in size?
Saudi Arabia's air force is 3.5 times larger than Israel's in terms of total active aircraft (46 vs 13).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Israel or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to Israel's 125.