Air Forces comparison: Saudi Arabia vs Egypt
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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Egyptian Air Force 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية المصرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Miṣrīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 1089 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 45 |
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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 | |
Egyptian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
545 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
348 | |
|
Training
|
128 | |
|
Transport
|
61 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Egyptian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Egypt?
Egypt has more military aircraft with 1,089 active aircraft compared to Saudi Arabia's 917, a difference of 172 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Egypt?
Egypt has more combat aircraft with 545 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Saudi Arabia's 385.
Which country has more military helicopters, Saudi Arabia or Egypt?
Egypt operates more military helicopters with 348 compared to Saudi Arabia's 264.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Egypt?
Egypt has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Saudi Arabia's 46.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Saudi Arabia or Egypt?
Saudi Arabia has 308 aircraft on order compared to Egypt's 45.