Air Forces comparison: South Korea vs Turkey
Overview
South Korea operates 1,543 active military aircraft vs 1,067 for Turkey.
The breakdown includes 314 vs 299 combat aircraft, 856 vs 458 helicopters, 56 vs 90 transport aircraft, 293 vs 201 trainers (South Korea vs Turkey). South Korea has 410 aircraft on order vs 203 for Turkey.
The South Korea air force is officially the Republic of Korea Air Force .
Republic of Korea Air Force đ°đˇ
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Local Name | ęłľęľ° (Gong-gun) |
| Active aircraft | 1543 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 410 |
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Turkish Air Force đšđˇ
| Official Name | Turkish Air Force |
| Local Name | Hava Kuvvetleri |
| Active aircraft | 1067 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 203 |
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South Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
314 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
856 | |
Training
|
293 | |
Transport
|
56 | |
Other
|
24 | |
Turkish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
299 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
458 | |
|
Training
|
201 | |
|
Transport
|
90 | |
|
Other
|
19 | |
Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Turkish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Korea or Turkey?
South Korea has more military aircraft with 1,543 active aircraft compared to Turkey's 1,067, a difference of 476 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Korea or Turkey?
South Korea has more combat aircraft with 314 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Turkey's 299.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Korea or Turkey?
South Korea operates more military helicopters with 856 compared to Turkey's 458.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Korea or Turkey?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to South Korea's 56.
How do the South Korea and Turkey air forces compare in size?
Turkey's air force is 1.6 times larger than South Korea's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 56).
Which country has more aircraft on order, South Korea or Turkey?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Turkey's 203.