Air Forces comparison: Pakistan vs Saudi Arabia
Pakistan operates 1,369 active military aircraft vs 914 for Saudi Arabia. The breakdown includes 469 vs 384 combat aircraft, 355 vs 262 helicopters, 62 vs 46 transport aircraft, 447 vs 156 trainers (Pakistan vs Saudi Arabia). Pakistan has 77 aircraft on order vs 319 for Saudi Arabia. The Pakistan air force is officially the Pakistan Air Force, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Pakistan Air Force 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Air Force |
| Local Name | پاک فضائیہ (Pāk Faḍāyiyah) |
| Active aircraft | 1369 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 77 |
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Royal Saudi Air Force 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الملكية السعودية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Malakīyah as Saʿūdīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 914 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 319 |
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Pakistani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
469 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
355 | |
Training
|
447 | |
Transport
|
62 | |
Other
|
36 | |
Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
384 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
262 | |
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Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
46 | |
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Other
|
66 | |
Evolution of Pakistani Air Force fleet
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Pakistan or Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan has more military aircraft with 1,369 active aircraft compared to Saudi Arabia's 914, a difference of 455 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Pakistan or Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan has more combat aircraft with 469 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Saudi Arabia's 384.
Which country has more military helicopters, Pakistan or Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan operates more military helicopters with 355 compared to Saudi Arabia's 262.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Pakistan or Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan has more transport aircraft with 62 compared to Saudi Arabia's 46.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Pakistan or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to Pakistan's 77.