Air Forces comparison: Oman vs United Arab Emirates

Royal Air Force of Oman 🇴🇲

Official Name	Royal Air Force of Oman
Local Name	القوات الجوية السلطانية العمانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as Sultaniyya al 'Omaniya)
Active aircraft	126 as of 2026
Aircraft on order	0
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Official Name	United Arab Emirates Air Force
Local Name	القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي الإماراتية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah wal Difāʿ al Jawwī al Imārātīyah)
Active aircraft	548 as of 2026
Aircraft on order	267
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Which country has more military aircraft, Oman or United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has more military aircraft with 548 active aircraft compared to Oman's 126, a difference of 422 aircraft.

Which air force has more combat aircraft, Oman or United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has more combat aircraft with 135 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Oman's 35.

Which country has more military helicopters, Oman or United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to Oman's 40.

Which air force has more transport aircraft, Oman or United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has more transport aircraft with 55 compared to Oman's 9.

How do the Oman and United Arab Emirates air forces compare in size?

United Arab Emirates's air force is 6.1 times larger than Oman's in terms of total active aircraft (55 vs 9).

Which country has more aircraft on order, Oman or United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order compared to Oman's 0.