Air Forces comparison: 
Saudi Arabia vs 
Turkey
Saudi Arabia operates 914 active military aircraft vs 1,067 for Turkey.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Saudi ArabiaWorld #5
33.0
AIRS Index / 100
Saudi Arabia leads overall, ahead on 2 of 5 categories
TurkeyWorld #11
26.2
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Saudi Arabia | Turkey | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Saudi Air Force | Turkish Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 914 | 1,067 | 🇹🇷 1.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 319 | 203 | 🇸🇦 1.6× |
| Combat aircraft | 384 | 299 | 🇸🇦 1.3× |
| Combat share of fleet | 42.0 % | 28.0 % | 🇸🇦 1.5× |
| Aircraft types in service | 26 | 27 | 🇹🇷 ≈ |
| Main supplier | United States · 59 % | United States · 72 % |
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| Helicopters | 262 | 458 | 🇹🇷 1.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 46 | 90 | 🇹🇷 2.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 66 | 19 | 🇸🇦 3.5× |
| Trainers | 156 | 201 | 🇹🇷 1.3× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Turkey has more military aircraft with 1,067 active aircraft compared to Saudi Arabia's 914, a difference of 153 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Turkey's 299.
Which country has more military helicopters, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Turkey operates more military helicopters with 458 compared to Saudi Arabia's 262.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Saudi Arabia's 46.
How do the Saudi Arabia and Turkey air forces compare in size?
Turkey's air force is 2.0 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 46).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to Turkey's 203.