Air Forces comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Oman
United Arab Emirates's air force fields 592 active aircraft — 4.7:1 Oman's 126.
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United Arab EmiratesWorld #17
19.8
AIRS Index / 100
United Arab Emirates leads on 6 of 6 categories
OmanWorld #53
7.9
United Arab Emirates
Oman
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| United Arab Emirates | Oman | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | United Arab Emirates Air Force | Royal Air Force of Oman | |
| Active aircraft | 592 | 126 | 🇦🇪 4.7× |
| Aircraft on order | 267 | 0 | 🇦🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 135 | 35 | 🇦🇪 3.9× |
| Combat share of fleet | 22.8 % | 27.8 % | 🇴🇲 1.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 36 | 11 | 🇦🇪 3.3× |
| Main supplier | United States · 52 % | United Kingdom · 38 % |
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| Helicopters | 264 | 40 | 🇦🇪 6.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 55 | 9 | 🇦🇪 6.1× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 8 | 0 | 🇦🇪 |
| Trainers | 86 | 42 | 🇦🇪 2.0× |
| UAVs | 44 | 0 | 🇦🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Oman?
United Arab Emirates has more military aircraft with 592 active aircraft compared to Oman's 126, a difference of 466 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Oman?
United Arab Emirates has more combat aircraft with 135 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Oman's 35.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Oman?
United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to Oman's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Oman?
United Arab Emirates has more transport aircraft with 55 compared to Oman's 9.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Oman 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, United Arab Emirates or Oman?
United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order compared to Oman's 0.