Air Forces comparison: Kuwait vs United Arab Emirates

Kuwait Air Force 🇰🇼

Official Name	Kuwait Air Force
Local Name	القوات الجوية الكويتية (Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Kuwaitiya)
Active aircraft	128 as of 2026
Aircraft on order	53
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Official Name	United Arab Emirates Air Force
Local Name	القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي الإماراتية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah wal Difāʿ al Jawwī al Imārātīyah)
Active aircraft	551 as of 2026
Aircraft on order	261
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Which country has more military aircraft, Kuwait or United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has more military aircraft with 551 active aircraft compared to Kuwait's 128, a difference of 423 aircraft.

Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kuwait or United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Kuwait's 50.

Which country has more military helicopters, Kuwait or United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Kuwait's 67.

Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kuwait or United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has more transport aircraft with 64 compared to Kuwait's 2.

How do the Kuwait and United Arab Emirates air forces compare in size?

United Arab Emirates's air force is 32.0 times larger than Kuwait's in terms of total active aircraft (64 vs 2).

Which country has more aircraft on order, Kuwait or United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has 261 aircraft on order compared to Kuwait's 53.