Air Forces comparison: 
Oman vs 
Qatar
Qatar's air force fields 283 active aircraft — 2.2:1 Oman's 126.
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Oman
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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
| Oman | Qatar | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Air Force of Oman | Qatar Emiri Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 126 | 283 | 🇶🇦 2.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 44 | 🇶🇦 |
| Combat aircraft | 35 | 126 | 🇶🇦 3.6× |
| Combat share of fleet | 27.8 % | 44.5 % | 🇶🇦 1.6× |
| Aircraft types in service | 11 | 19 | 🇶🇦 1.7× |
| Main supplier | United Kingdom · 38 % | France · 34 % |
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| Helicopters | 40 | 86 | 🇶🇦 2.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 9 | 12 | 🇶🇦 1.3× |
| Trainers | 42 | 53 | 🇶🇦 1.3× |
| UAVs | 0 | 6 | 🇶🇦 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Oman or Qatar?
Qatar has more military aircraft with 283 active aircraft compared to Oman's 126, a difference of 157 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Oman or Qatar?
Qatar has more combat aircraft with 126 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Oman's 35.
Which country has more military helicopters, Oman or Qatar?
Qatar operates more military helicopters with 86 compared to Oman's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Oman or Qatar?
Qatar has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Oman's 9.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Oman or Qatar?
Qatar has 44 aircraft on order compared to Oman's 0.