Air Forces comparison: Saudi Arabia vs Egypt
Saudi Arabia operates 914 active military aircraft vs 1,101 for Egypt. The breakdown includes 384 vs 557 combat aircraft, 262 vs 348 helicopters, 46 vs 61 transport aircraft, 156 vs 128 trainers (Saudi Arabia vs Egypt). Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order vs 33 for Egypt. The Saudi Arabia air force is officially the Royal Saudi 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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Egyptian Air Force 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية المصرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Miṣrīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 1101 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 33 |
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Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
384 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
262 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
46 | |
Other
|
66 | |
Egyptian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
557 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
348 | |
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Training
|
128 | |
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Transport
|
61 | |
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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 1,101 active aircraft compared to Saudi Arabia's 914, a difference of 187 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Egypt?
Egypt has more combat aircraft with 557 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Saudi Arabia's 384.
Which country has more military helicopters, Saudi Arabia or Egypt?
Egypt operates more military helicopters with 348 compared to Saudi Arabia's 262.
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 319 aircraft on order compared to Egypt's 33.