Air Forces comparison: Morocco vs Algeria

Royal Moroccan Air Force 🇲🇦

Official Name Royal Moroccan Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية الملكية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya al Malakiya)
Active aircraft260 as of 2026
Aircraft on order60
Roundel

Roundel of Morocco air force

Algerian Air Force 🇩🇿

Official Name Algerian Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية الجزائرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya al Jazāʾriya)
Active aircraft602 as of 2026
Aircraft on order15
Roundel

Roundel of Algeria air force

Moroccan aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 117
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 78
Training Training 24
Transport Transport 26
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 15

Algerian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 145
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 315
Training Training 70
Transport Transport 43
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 29

Evolution of Moroccan Air Force fleet

Evolution of Algerian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Morocco or Algeria?
Algeria has more military aircraft with 602 active aircraft compared to Morocco's 260, a difference of 342 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Morocco or Algeria?
Algeria has more combat aircraft with 145 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Morocco's 117.
Which country has more military helicopters, Morocco or Algeria?
Algeria operates more military helicopters with 315 compared to Morocco's 78.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Morocco or Algeria?
Algeria has more transport aircraft with 43 compared to Morocco's 26.
How do the Morocco and Algeria air forces compare in size?
Algeria's air force is 1.7 times larger than Morocco's in terms of total active aircraft (43 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Morocco or Algeria?
Morocco has 60 aircraft on order compared to Algeria's 15.