Air Forces comparison: Portugal vs Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's air force fields 914 active aircraft — 11:1 Portugal's 86. The breakdown includes 25 vs 384 combat aircraft, 22 vs 262 helicopters, 23 vs 46 transport aircraft, 11 vs 156 trainers (Portugal vs Saudi Arabia). Portugal has 3 aircraft on order vs 319 for Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabia air force is officially the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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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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Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
22 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
23 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
384 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
262 | |
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Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
46 | |
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Other
|
66 | |
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Portugal or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more military aircraft with 914 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 828 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Portugal or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Portugal or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates more military helicopters with 262 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Portugal or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more transport aircraft with 46 compared to Portugal's 23.
How do the Portugal and Saudi Arabia air forces compare in size?
Saudi Arabia's air force is 2.0 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total active aircraft (46 vs 23).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Portugal or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.