Air Forces comparison: Djibouti vs Ethiopia
Ethiopia's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 5.8x Djibouti's 17. The breakdown includes 0 vs 34 combat aircraft, 10 vs 31 helicopters, 7 vs 14 transport aircraft, 0 vs 20 trainers (Djibouti vs Ethiopia).
Djibouti Air Force 🇩🇯
| Official Name | Djibouti Air Force |
| Local Name | Force aérienne djiboutienne |
| Active aircraft | 17 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Djibouti aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Ethiopian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
34 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
31 | |
|
Training
|
20 | |
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Transport
|
14 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Djibouti Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Djibouti or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Djibouti's 17, a difference of 82 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Djibouti or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Djibouti's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Djibouti or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia operates more military helicopters with 31 compared to Djibouti's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Djibouti or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Djibouti's 7.
How do the Djibouti and Ethiopia air forces compare in size?
Ethiopia's air force is 2.0 times larger than Djibouti's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 7).