Air Forces comparison: Saudi Arabia vs Vietnam
Overview
Saudi Arabia's air force fields 914 active aircraft — 4.5x Vietnam's 205.
The breakdown includes 384 vs 71 combat aircraft, 262 vs 42 helicopters, 46 vs 17 transport aircraft, 156 vs 75 trainers (Saudi Arabia vs Vietnam). Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order vs 0 for Vietnam.
The Saudi Arabia air force is officially the Royal Saudi Air Force, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 205 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
384 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
262 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
46 | |
Other
|
66 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
71 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
42 | |
|
Training
|
75 | |
|
Transport
|
17 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Vietnam?
Saudi Arabia has more military aircraft with 914 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 709 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Vietnam?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Vietnam's 71.
Which country has more military helicopters, Saudi Arabia or Vietnam?
Saudi Arabia operates more military helicopters with 262 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Vietnam?
Saudi Arabia has more transport aircraft with 46 compared to Vietnam's 17.
How do the Saudi Arabia and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Saudi Arabia's air force is 2.7 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (46 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Saudi Arabia or Vietnam?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 0.