Air Forces comparison: 
Bahrain vs 
Yemen
Bahrain operates 140 active military aircraft vs 156 for Yemen.
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Bahrain
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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
| Bahrain | Yemen | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Bahraini Air Force | Yemeni Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 140 | 156 | 🇾🇪 1.1× |
| Combat aircraft | 48 | 75 | 🇾🇪 1.6× |
| Combat share of fleet | 34.3 % | 48.1 % | 🇾🇪 1.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 13 | 17 | 🇾🇪 1.3× |
| Main supplier | United States · 89 % | Ex-USSR · 60 % |
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| Helicopters | 80 | 40 | 🇧🇭 2.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 13 | 🇾🇪 4.3× |
| Trainers | 9 | 28 | 🇾🇪 3.1× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bahrain or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to Bahrain's 140, a difference of 16 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bahrain or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bahrain's 48.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bahrain or Yemen?
Bahrain operates more military helicopters with 80 compared to Yemen's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bahrain or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Bahrain's 3.
How do the Bahrain and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 4.3 times larger than Bahrain's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 3).