Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Yemen

Yemen's air force fields 156 active aircraft — 14:1 Benin's 11. The breakdown includes 0 vs 75 combat aircraft, 9 vs 40 helicopters, 1 vs 13 transport aircraft, 0 vs 28 trainers (Benin vs Yemen).

Beninese Air Force 🇧🇯

Official Name Beninese Air Force
Local Name Force Aérienne du Bénin
Active aircraft 11 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Benin air force

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 order0
Roundel

Roundel of Yemen air force

Beninese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 9
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 1
Other Other 1

Yemeni aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 75
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 40
Training Training 28
Transport Transport 13
Other Other 0

Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 145 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Yemen?
Yemen operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 13.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 1).