Air Forces comparison: Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia operates 914 active military aircraft vs 548 for United Arab Emirates. The breakdown includes 384 vs 135 combat aircraft, 262 vs 264 helicopters, 46 vs 55 transport aircraft, 156 vs 86 trainers (Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates). Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order vs 267 for United Arab Emirates. The Saudi Arabia air force is officially the Royal Saudi Air Force, while United Arab Emirates's is the United Arab Emirates 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 aircraft | 914 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 319 |
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United Arab Emirates Air Force 🇦🇪
| Official Name | United Arab Emirates Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي الإماراتية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah wal Difāʿ al Jawwī al Imārātīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 548 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 267 |
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Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
384 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
262 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
46 | |
Other
|
66 | |
Emirati aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
135 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
264 | |
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Training
|
86 | |
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Transport
|
55 | |
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Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Emirati Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia has more military aircraft with 914 active aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 548, a difference of 366 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 135.
Which country has more military helicopters, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to Saudi Arabia's 262.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has more transport aircraft with 55 compared to Saudi Arabia's 46.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to United Arab Emirates's 267.