Air Forces comparison: Israel vs Turkey
Turkey's air force fields 1,067 active aircraft — 2.0x Israel's 532. The breakdown includes 284 vs 299 combat aircraft, 130 vs 458 helicopters, 11 vs 90 transport aircraft, 69 vs 201 trainers (Israel vs Turkey). Israel has 127 aircraft on order vs 203 for Turkey.
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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Turkish Air Force 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Air Force |
| Local Name | Hava Kuvvetleri |
| Active aircraft | 1067 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 203 |
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Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
284 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
130 | |
Training
|
69 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
Other
|
38 | |
Turkish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
299 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
458 | |
|
Training
|
201 | |
|
Transport
|
90 | |
|
Other
|
19 | |
Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet
Evolution of Turkish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Israel or Turkey?
Turkey has more military aircraft with 1,067 active aircraft compared to Israel's 532, a difference of 535 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Israel or Turkey?
Turkey has more combat aircraft with 299 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Israel's 284.
Which country has more military helicopters, Israel or Turkey?
Turkey operates more military helicopters with 458 compared to Israel's 130.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Israel or Turkey?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Israel's 11.
How do the Israel and Turkey air forces compare in size?
Turkey's air force is 8.2 times larger than Israel's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Israel or Turkey?
Turkey has 203 aircraft on order compared to Israel's 127.