Air Forces comparison: United States vs Israel
United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 12860 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3389 |
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Israeli Air Force 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Air Force |
| Local Name | חיל האוויר הישראלי (Ḥeil HaAvir HaYisraeli) |
| Active aircraft | 532 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 127 |
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United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
3120 | |
Bomber
|
147 | |
Helicopter
|
5479 | |
Training
|
1598 | |
Transport
|
1507 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
1009 | |
Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
284 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
130 | |
|
Training
|
69 | |
|
Transport
|
11 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
38 | |
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United States or Israel?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,860 active aircraft compared to Israel's 532, a difference of 12,328 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United States or Israel?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,120 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Israel's 284.
Which country has more military helicopters, United States or Israel?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,479 compared to Israel's 130.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United States or Israel?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,507 compared to Israel's 11.
How do the United States and Israel air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 137.0 times larger than Israel's in terms of total active aircraft (1,507 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United States or Israel?
United States has 3,389 aircraft on order compared to Israel's 127.