Air Forces comparison: Belgium vs Ethiopia
Belgium operates 104 active military aircraft vs 99 for Ethiopia. The breakdown includes 64 vs 34 combat aircraft, 14 vs 31 helicopters, 7 vs 14 transport aircraft, 19 vs 20 trainers (Belgium vs Ethiopia). Belgium has 37 aircraft on order vs 0 for Ethiopia. The Belgium air force is officially the Belgian Air Component.
Belgian Air Component 🇧🇪
| Official Name | Belgian Air Component |
| Local Name | Luchtcomponent |
| Active aircraft | 104 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 37 |
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Ethiopian Air Force 🇪🇹
| Official Name | Ethiopian Air Force |
| Local Name | የኢትዮጵያ አየር ሃይል (YeItyopya Ayer Hayl) |
| Active aircraft | 99 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Belgian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
64 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
14 | |
Training
|
19 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Ethiopian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
34 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
31 | |
|
Training
|
20 | |
|
Transport
|
14 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belgium or Ethiopia?
Belgium has more military aircraft with 104 active aircraft compared to Ethiopia's 99, a difference of 5 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or Ethiopia?
Belgium has more combat aircraft with 64 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ethiopia's 34.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia operates more military helicopters with 31 compared to Belgium's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Belgium's 7.
How do the Belgium and Ethiopia air forces compare in size?
Ethiopia's air force is 2.0 times larger than Belgium's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or Ethiopia?
Belgium has 37 aircraft on order compared to Ethiopia's 0.