Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Yemen
Australia's air force fields 355 active aircraft — 2.3x Yemen's 156. The breakdown includes 108 vs 75 combat aircraft, 95 vs 40 helicopters, 61 vs 13 transport aircraft, 79 vs 28 trainers (Australia vs Yemen). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 0 for Yemen. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force.
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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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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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Yemeni aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
75 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
40 | |
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Training
|
28 | |
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Transport
|
13 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Yemen?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Yemen's 156, a difference of 199 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Yemen?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Yemen's 75.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Yemen?
Australia operates more military helicopters with 95 compared to Yemen's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Yemen?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Yemen's 13.
How do the Australia and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 4.7 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 13).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Yemen?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Yemen's 0.