Air Forces comparison: South Korea vs Saudi Arabia
Overview
South Korea operates 1,543 active military aircraft vs 914 for Saudi Arabia.
The breakdown includes 314 vs 384 combat aircraft, 856 vs 262 helicopters, 56 vs 46 transport aircraft, 293 vs 156 trainers (South Korea vs Saudi Arabia). South Korea has 410 aircraft on order vs 319 for Saudi Arabia.
The South Korea air force is officially the Republic of Korea Air Force , while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Republic of Korea Air Force 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gong-gun) |
| Active aircraft | 1543 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 410 |
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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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South Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
314 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
856 | |
Training
|
293 | |
Transport
|
56 | |
Other
|
24 | |
Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
384 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
262 | |
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Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
46 | |
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Other
|
66 | |
Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea has more military aircraft with 1,543 active aircraft compared to Saudi Arabia's 914, a difference of 629 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Korea's 314.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea operates more military helicopters with 856 compared to Saudi Arabia's 262.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea has more transport aircraft with 56 compared to Saudi Arabia's 46.
Which country has more aircraft on order, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Saudi Arabia's 319.