Air Forces comparison: 
South Korea vs 
Turkey
South Korea operates 1,543 active military aircraft vs 1,067 for Turkey.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
South KoreaWorld #6
31.3
AIRS Index / 100
South Korea leads on 4 of 5 categories
TurkeyWorld #11
26.2
South Korea
Turkey
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| South Korea | Turkey | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Republic of Korea Air Force | Turkish Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 1,543 | 1,067 | 🇰🇷 1.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 410 | 203 | 🇰🇷 2.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 374 | 299 | 🇰🇷 1.3× |
| Combat share of fleet | 24.2 % | 28.0 % | 🇹🇷 1.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 34 | 27 | 🇰🇷 1.3× |
| Main supplier | United States · 60 % | United States · 72 % |
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| Helicopters | 856 | 458 | 🇰🇷 1.9× |
| Transport aircraft | 50 | 90 | 🇹🇷 1.8× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 30 | 19 | 🇰🇷 1.6× |
| Trainers | 233 | 201 | 🇰🇷 1.2× |
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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 374 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 50.
How do the South Korea and Turkey air forces compare in size?
Turkey's air force is 1.8 times larger than South Korea's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 50).
Which country has more aircraft on order, South Korea or Turkey?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Turkey's 203.