Air Forces comparison: 
Djibouti vs 
Kenya
Kenya's air force fields 120 active aircraft — 7.1:1 Djibouti's 17.
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Djibouti
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Djibouti | Kenya | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Djibouti Air Force | Kenya Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 17 | 120 | 🇰🇪 7.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇰🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 23 | 🇰🇪 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 19.2 % | 🇰🇪 |
| Aircraft types in service | 8 | 19 | 🇰🇪 2.4× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 35 % | United States · 41 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 45 | 🇰🇪 4.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 24 | 🇰🇪 3.4× |
| Trainers | 0 | 28 | 🇰🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Djibouti or Kenya?
Kenya has more military aircraft with 120 active aircraft compared to Djibouti's 17, a difference of 103 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Djibouti or Kenya?
Kenya has more combat aircraft with 23 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Djibouti's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Djibouti or Kenya?
Kenya operates more military helicopters with 45 compared to Djibouti's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Djibouti or Kenya?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Djibouti's 7.
How do the Djibouti and Kenya air forces compare in size?
Kenya's air force is 3.4 times larger than Djibouti's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Djibouti or Kenya?
Kenya has 2 aircraft on order compared to Djibouti's 0.