Air Forces comparison: 
Sri Lanka vs 
Oman
Sri Lanka operates 87 active military aircraft vs 128 for Oman.
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Sri Lanka
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Sri Lanka | Oman | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Sri Lanka Air Force | Royal Air Force of Oman | |
| Active aircraft | 87 | 128 | 🇴🇲 1.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 17 | 35 | 🇴🇲 2.1× |
| Combat share of fleet | 19.5 % | 27.3 % | 🇴🇲 1.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 15 | 11 | 🇱🇰 1.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 36 % | United Kingdom · 36 % |
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| Helicopters | 49 | 40 | 🇱🇰 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 17 | 13 | 🇱🇰 1.3× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 4 | 0 | 🇱🇰 |
| Trainers | 0 | 40 | 🇴🇲 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Sri Lanka or Oman?
Oman has more military aircraft with 128 active aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 87, a difference of 41 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sri Lanka or Oman?
Oman has more combat aircraft with 35 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 17.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sri Lanka or Oman?
Sri Lanka operates more military helicopters with 49 compared to Oman's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sri Lanka or Oman?
Sri Lanka has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Oman's 13.