Air Forces comparison: Saudi Arabia vs Thailand
Overview
Saudi Arabia operates 914 active military aircraft vs 481 for Thailand.
The breakdown includes 384 vs 84 combat aircraft, 262 vs 247 helicopters, 46 vs 57 transport aircraft, 156 vs 84 trainers (Saudi Arabia vs Thailand). Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand.
The Saudi Arabia air force is officially the Royal Saudi Air Force, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai 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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Royal Thai Air Force 🇹🇭
| Official Name | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Local Name | กองทัพอากาศไทย (Kong Thap Akat Thai) |
| Active aircraft | 481 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
384 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
262 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
46 | |
Other
|
66 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
84 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
247 | |
|
Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
57 | |
|
Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Thailand?
Saudi Arabia has more military aircraft with 914 active aircraft compared to Thailand's 481, a difference of 433 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Thailand?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Thailand's 84.
Which country has more military helicopters, Saudi Arabia or Thailand?
Saudi Arabia operates more military helicopters with 262 compared to Thailand's 247.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Thailand?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Saudi Arabia's 46.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Saudi Arabia or Thailand?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to Thailand's 16.