Air Forces comparison: Djibouti vs Philippines

Philippines's air force fields 246 active aircraft — 14:1 Djibouti's 17. The breakdown includes 10 vs 152 helicopters, 7 vs 41 transport aircraft, 0 vs 49 trainers (Djibouti vs Philippines). Djibouti has 0 aircraft on order vs 44 for Philippines.

Djibouti Air Force 🇩🇯

Official Name Djibouti Air Force
Local Name Force aérienne djiboutienne
Active aircraft 17 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Djibouti air force

Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭

Official Name Philippine Air Force
Local Name Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas
Active aircraft 246 as of 2026
Aircraft on order44
Roundel

Roundel of Philippines air force

Djibouti aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 10
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 7
Other Other 0

Philippine aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 152
Training Training 49
Transport Transport 41
Other Other 4

Evolution of Djibouti Air Force fleet

Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Djibouti or Philippines?
Philippines has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to Djibouti's 17, a difference of 229 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Djibouti or Philippines?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to Djibouti's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Djibouti or Philippines?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Djibouti's 7.
How do the Djibouti and Philippines air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 5.9 times larger than Djibouti's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Djibouti or Philippines?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Djibouti's 0.