Air Forces comparison: Saudi Arabia vs Ukraine
Saudi Arabia's air force fields 914 active aircraft — 2.7x Ukraine's 342. The breakdown includes 384 vs 137 combat aircraft, 262 vs 136 helicopters, 46 vs 27 transport aircraft, 156 vs 42 trainers (Saudi Arabia vs Ukraine). Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ukraine. The Saudi Arabia air force is officially the Royal Saudi Air Force, while Ukraine's is the Ukraine 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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Ukraine Air Force 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukraine Air Force |
| Local Name | Повітряні Сили України (Povitriyani Syly Ukrayiny) |
| Active aircraft | 342 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
384 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
262 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
46 | |
Other
|
66 | |
Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
137 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
136 | |
|
Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
27 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Ukraine?
Saudi Arabia has more military aircraft with 914 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 572 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Ukraine?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ukraine's 137.
Which country has more military helicopters, Saudi Arabia or Ukraine?
Saudi Arabia operates more military helicopters with 262 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Ukraine?
Saudi Arabia has more transport aircraft with 46 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the Saudi Arabia and Ukraine air forces compare in size?
Saudi Arabia's air force is 1.7 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (46 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Saudi Arabia or Ukraine?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.