Air Forces comparison: Morocco vs Spain
Morocco operates 256 active military aircraft vs 471 for Spain. The breakdown includes 92 vs 178 combat aircraft, 100 vs 178 helicopters, 26 vs 72 transport aircraft, 24 vs 40 trainers (Morocco vs Spain). Morocco has 54 aircraft on order vs 164 for Spain. The Morocco air force is officially the Royal Moroccan Air Force, while Spain's is the Spanish Air and Space Force.
Royal Moroccan Air Force 🇲🇦
| Official Name | Royal Moroccan Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الملكية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya al Malakiya) |
| Active aircraft | 256 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 54 |
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Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Ejército del Aire |
| Active aircraft | 471 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 164 |
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Moroccan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
92 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
100 | |
Training
|
24 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
14 | |
Spanish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
178 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
178 | |
|
Training
|
40 | |
|
Transport
|
72 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Moroccan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Morocco or Spain?
Spain has more military aircraft with 471 active aircraft compared to Morocco's 256, a difference of 215 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Morocco or Spain?
Spain has more combat aircraft with 178 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Morocco's 92.
Which country has more military helicopters, Morocco or Spain?
Spain operates more military helicopters with 178 compared to Morocco's 100.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Morocco or Spain?
Spain has more transport aircraft with 72 compared to Morocco's 26.
How do the Morocco and Spain air forces compare in size?
Spain's air force is 2.8 times larger than Morocco's in terms of total active aircraft (72 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Morocco or Spain?
Spain has 164 aircraft on order compared to Morocco's 54.