Air Forces comparison: Jordan vs Israel
Israel's air force fields 532 active aircraft — 2.1x Jordan's 256. The breakdown includes 73 vs 284 combat aircraft, 120 vs 130 helicopters, 26 vs 11 transport aircraft, 37 vs 69 trainers (Jordan vs Israel). Jordan has 38 aircraft on order vs 127 for Israel. The Jordan air force is officially the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
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 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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Jordanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
73 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
120 | |
Training
|
37 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
284 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
130 | |
|
Training
|
69 | |
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Transport
|
11 | |
|
Other
|
38 | |
Evolution of Jordanian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Jordan or Israel?
Israel has more military aircraft with 532 active aircraft compared to Jordan's 256, a difference of 276 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Jordan or Israel?
Israel has more combat aircraft with 284 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Jordan's 73.
Which country has more military helicopters, Jordan or Israel?
Israel operates more military helicopters with 130 compared to Jordan's 120.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Jordan or Israel?
Jordan has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Israel's 11.
How do the Jordan and Israel air forces compare in size?
Jordan's air force is 2.4 times larger than Israel's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Jordan or Israel?
Israel has 127 aircraft on order compared to Jordan's 38.