Air Forces comparison: Afghanistan vs Eritrea
Afghanistan operates 34 active military aircraft vs 20 for Eritrea. The breakdown includes 0 vs 2 combat aircraft, 23 vs 13 helicopters, 9 vs 4 transport aircraft, 2 vs 0 trainers (Afghanistan vs Eritrea).
Afghan Air Force 🇦🇫
| Official Name | Afghan Air Force |
| Local Name | قوای هوایی ارتش ملی افغانستان |
| Active aircraft | 34 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Eritrean Air Force 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Air Force |
| Local Name | Temesgen Awlaɖ'ɖuf Zena Sewą' Etayeħat Hagerawi Guday |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Afghan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
23 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Eritrean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
2 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
13 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Afghan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Eritrean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Afghanistan or Eritrea?
Afghanistan has more military aircraft with 34 active aircraft compared to Eritrea's 20, a difference of 14 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Afghanistan or Eritrea?
Eritrea has more combat aircraft with 2 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Afghanistan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Afghanistan or Eritrea?
Afghanistan operates more military helicopters with 23 compared to Eritrea's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Afghanistan or Eritrea?
Afghanistan has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Eritrea's 4.
How do the Afghanistan and Eritrea air forces compare in size?
Afghanistan's air force is 2.2 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 4).