Air Forces comparison: Morocco vs South Africa
Overview
Morocco operates 256 active military aircraft vs 192 for South Africa.
The breakdown includes 92 vs 25 combat aircraft, 100 vs 84 helicopters, 26 vs 22 transport aircraft, 24 vs 57 trainers (Morocco vs South Africa). Morocco has 54 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Africa.
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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South African Air Force 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Air Force |
| Local Name | South African Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 192 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Moroccan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
92 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
100 | |
Training
|
24 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
14 | |
South African aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
84 | |
|
Training
|
57 | |
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Transport
|
22 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Moroccan Air Force fleet
Evolution of South African Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Morocco or South Africa?
Morocco has more military aircraft with 256 active aircraft compared to South Africa's 192, a difference of 64 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Morocco or South Africa?
Morocco has more combat aircraft with 92 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Africa's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Morocco or South Africa?
Morocco operates more military helicopters with 100 compared to South Africa's 84.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Morocco or South Africa?
Morocco has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to South Africa's 22.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Morocco or South Africa?
Morocco has 54 aircraft on order compared to South Africa's 0.