Air Forces comparison: Morocco vs Portugal
Morocco's air force fields 256 active aircraft — 3.0x Portugal's 86. The breakdown includes 92 vs 25 combat aircraft, 100 vs 22 helicopters, 26 vs 23 transport aircraft, 24 vs 11 trainers (Morocco vs Portugal). Morocco has 54 aircraft on order vs 3 for Portugal. The Morocco air force is officially the Royal Moroccan Air 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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Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Moroccan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
92 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
100 | |
Training
|
24 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
14 | |
Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
22 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
23 | |
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Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Moroccan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Morocco or Portugal?
Morocco has more military aircraft with 256 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 170 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Morocco or Portugal?
Morocco has more combat aircraft with 92 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Morocco or Portugal?
Morocco operates more military helicopters with 100 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Morocco or Portugal?
Morocco has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Portugal's 23.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Morocco or Portugal?
Morocco has 54 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.