Air Forces comparison: 
Cameroon vs 
Eritrea
Cameroon operates 35 active military aircraft vs 20 for Eritrea.
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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
| Cameroon | Eritrea | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Cameroonian Air Force | Eritrean Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 35 | 20 | 🇨🇲 1.8× |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 2 | 🇨🇲 3.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 17.1 % | 10.0 % | 🇨🇲 1.7× |
| Aircraft types in service | 11 | 6 | 🇨🇲 1.8× |
| Main supplier | United States · 37 % | Ex-USSR · 70 % |
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| Helicopters | 21 | 13 | 🇨🇲 1.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 8 | 4 | 🇨🇲 2.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇪🇷 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cameroon or Eritrea?
Cameroon has more military aircraft with 35 active aircraft compared to Eritrea's 20, a difference of 15 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cameroon or Eritrea?
Cameroon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Eritrea's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cameroon or Eritrea?
Cameroon operates more military helicopters with 21 compared to Eritrea's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cameroon or Eritrea?
Cameroon has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Eritrea's 4.
How do the Cameroon and Eritrea air forces compare in size?
Cameroon's air force is 2.0 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 4).