Air Forces comparison: Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates
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 | 917 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 308 |
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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 | 551 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 261 |
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Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
385 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
264 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
46 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
66 | |
Emirati aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
151 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
247 | |
|
Training
|
86 | |
|
Transport
|
64 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
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 917 active aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 551, 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 385 fighters and attack aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 151.
Which country has more military helicopters, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to United Arab Emirates's 247.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has more transport aircraft with 64 compared to Saudi Arabia's 46.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia has 308 aircraft on order compared to United Arab Emirates's 261.