Air Forces comparison: 
Angola vs 
Kenya
Angola's air force fields 280 active aircraft — 2.3:1 Kenya's 120.
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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
| Angola | Kenya | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | National Air Force of Angola | Kenya Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 280 | 120 | 🇦🇴 2.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 4 | 2 | 🇦🇴 2.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 87 | 23 | 🇦🇴 3.8× |
| Combat share of fleet | 31.1 % | 19.2 % | 🇦🇴 1.6× |
| Aircraft types in service | 26 | 19 | 🇦🇴 1.4× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 58 % | United States · 41 % |
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| Helicopters | 115 | 45 | 🇦🇴 2.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 36 | 24 | 🇦🇴 1.5× |
| Trainers | 42 | 28 | 🇦🇴 1.5× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Angola or Kenya?
Angola has more military aircraft with 280 active aircraft compared to Kenya's 120, a difference of 160 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Angola or Kenya?
Angola has more combat aircraft with 87 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Kenya's 23.
Which country has more military helicopters, Angola or Kenya?
Angola operates more military helicopters with 115 compared to Kenya's 45.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Angola or Kenya?
Angola has more transport aircraft with 36 compared to Kenya's 24.
How do the Angola and Kenya air forces compare in size?
Angola's air force is 1.5 times larger than Kenya's in terms of total active aircraft (36 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Angola or Kenya?
Angola has 4 aircraft on order compared to Kenya's 2.