Air Forces comparison: Qatar vs Saudi Arabia

Qatar Emiri Air Force 🇶🇦

Official Name Qatar Emiri Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية القطرية (Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Qaṭariya)
Active aircraft275 as of 2026
Aircraft on order38
Roundel

Roundel of Qatar air force

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 aircraft914 as of 2026
Aircraft on order319
Roundel

Roundel of Saudi Arabia air force

Qatari aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 124
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 86
Training Training 53
Transport Transport 12
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 0

Saudi Arabian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 384
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 262
Training Training 156
Transport Transport 46
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 66

Evolution of Qatari Air Force fleet

Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Qatar or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more military aircraft with 914 active aircraft compared to Qatar's 275, a difference of 639 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Qatar or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Qatar's 124.
Which country has more military helicopters, Qatar or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates more military helicopters with 262 compared to Qatar's 86.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Qatar or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more transport aircraft with 46 compared to Qatar's 12.
How do the Qatar and Saudi Arabia air forces compare in size?
Saudi Arabia's air force is 3.8 times larger than Qatar's in terms of total active aircraft (46 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Qatar or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to Qatar's 38.