Air Forces comparison: Saudi Arabia vs Yemen
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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Yemeni Air Force 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي اليمنية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya wal Difa’a al Jawwi al Yamaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 156 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 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
66 | |
Yemeni aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
75 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
|
Training
|
28 | |
|
Transport
|
13 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Yemen?
Saudi Arabia has more military aircraft with 914 active aircraft compared to Yemen's 156, a difference of 758 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Yemen?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Yemen's 75.
Which country has more military helicopters, Saudi Arabia or Yemen?
Saudi Arabia operates more military helicopters with 262 compared to Yemen's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Saudi Arabia or Yemen?
Saudi Arabia has more transport aircraft with 46 compared to Yemen's 13.
How do the Saudi Arabia and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Saudi Arabia's air force is 3.5 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total active aircraft (46 vs 13).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Saudi Arabia or Yemen?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to Yemen's 0.