Air Forces comparison: 
Afghanistan vs 
Yemen
Yemen's air force fields 134 active aircraft — 3.9:1 Afghanistan's 34.
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Afghanistan
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Afghanistan | Yemen | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Afghan Air Force | Yemeni Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 34 | 134 | 🇾🇪 3.9× |
| Combat aircraft | 1 | 69 | 🇾🇪 69× |
| Combat share of fleet | 2.9 % | 51.5 % | 🇾🇪 18× |
| Aircraft types in service | 9 | 13 | 🇾🇪 1.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 53 % | Ex-USSR · 62 % |
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| Helicopters | 23 | 34 | 🇾🇪 1.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 9 | 3 | 🇦🇫 3.0× |
| Trainers | 1 | 28 | 🇾🇪 28× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Afghanistan or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 134 active aircraft compared to Afghanistan's 34, a difference of 100 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Afghanistan or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 69 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Afghanistan's 1.
Which country has more military helicopters, Afghanistan or Yemen?
Yemen operates more military helicopters with 34 compared to Afghanistan's 23.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Afghanistan or Yemen?
Afghanistan has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Yemen's 3.
How do the Afghanistan and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 3.9 times larger than Afghanistan's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 34).