Air Forces comparison: Jordan vs Lebanon
Overview
Jordan's air force fields 256 active aircraft — 4.0x Lebanon's 64.
The breakdown includes 73 vs 0 combat aircraft, 120 vs 47 helicopters, 26 vs 3 transport aircraft, 37 vs 14 trainers (Jordan vs Lebanon). Jordan has 38 aircraft on order vs 0 for Lebanon.
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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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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Jordanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
73 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
120 | |
Training
|
37 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
0 | |
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 Jordanian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Lebanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Jordan or Lebanon?
Jordan has more military aircraft with 256 active aircraft compared to Lebanon's 64, a difference of 192 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Jordan or Lebanon?
Jordan has more combat aircraft with 73 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lebanon's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Jordan or Lebanon?
Jordan operates more military helicopters with 120 compared to Lebanon's 47.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Jordan or Lebanon?
Jordan has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Lebanon's 3.
How do the Jordan and Lebanon air forces compare in size?
Jordan's air force is 8.7 times larger than Lebanon's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Jordan or Lebanon?
Jordan has 38 aircraft on order compared to Lebanon's 0.