Air Forces comparison: Qatar vs Turkmenistan
Overview
Qatar's air force fields 275 active aircraft — 3.0x Turkmenistan's 92.
The breakdown includes 124 vs 49 combat aircraft, 86 vs 26 helicopters, 12 vs 6 transport aircraft, 53 vs 11 trainers (Qatar vs Turkmenistan). Qatar has 38 aircraft on order vs 8 for Turkmenistan.
The Qatar air force is officially the Qatar Emiri Air Force.
Qatar Emiri Air Force 🇶🇦
| Official Name | Qatar Emiri Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية القطرية (Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Qaṭariya) |
| Active aircraft | 275 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 38 |
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Turkmen Air Force 🇹🇲
| Official Name | Turkmen Air Force |
| Local Name | Türkmenistanyň Harby howa güýçleri |
| Active aircraft | 92 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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Qatari aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
124 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
86 | |
Training
|
53 | |
Transport
|
12 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Turkmen aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
49 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
26 | |
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Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
6 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Qatari Air Force fleet
Evolution of Turkmen Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Qatar or Turkmenistan?
Qatar has more military aircraft with 275 active aircraft compared to Turkmenistan's 92, a difference of 183 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Qatar or Turkmenistan?
Qatar has more combat aircraft with 124 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Turkmenistan's 49.
Which country has more military helicopters, Qatar or Turkmenistan?
Qatar operates more military helicopters with 86 compared to Turkmenistan's 26.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Qatar or Turkmenistan?
Qatar has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Turkmenistan's 6.
How do the Qatar and Turkmenistan air forces compare in size?
Qatar's air force is 2.0 times larger than Turkmenistan's in terms of total active aircraft (12 vs 6).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Qatar or Turkmenistan?
Qatar has 38 aircraft on order compared to Turkmenistan's 8.