Air Forces comparison: Saudi Arabia vs Turkey
Overview
Saudi Arabia operates 914 active military aircraft vs 1,067 for Turkey.
The breakdown includes 384 vs 299 combat aircraft, 262 vs 458 helicopters, 46 vs 90 transport aircraft, 156 vs 201 trainers (Saudi Arabia vs Turkey). Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order vs 203 for Turkey.
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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Turkish Air Force 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Air Force |
| Local Name | Hava Kuvvetleri |
| Active aircraft | 1067 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 203 |
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Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
384 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
262 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
46 | |
Other
|
66 | |
Turkish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
299 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
458 | |
|
Training
|
201 | |
|
Transport
|
90 | |
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Other
|
19 | |
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Turkish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
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.