Air Forces comparison: 
Djibouti vs 
Yemen
Yemen's air force fields 156 active aircraft — 9.2:1 Djibouti's 17.
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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
| Djibouti | Yemen | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Djibouti Air Force | Yemeni Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 17 | 156 | 🇾🇪 9.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 75 | 🇾🇪 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 48.1 % | 🇾🇪 |
| Aircraft types in service | 8 | 17 | 🇾🇪 2.1× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 35 % | Ex-USSR · 60 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 40 | 🇾🇪 4.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 13 | 🇾🇪 1.9× |
| Trainers | 0 | 28 | 🇾🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Djibouti or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to Djibouti's 17, a difference of 139 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Djibouti or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Djibouti's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Djibouti or Yemen?
Yemen operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to Djibouti's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Djibouti or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Djibouti's 7.
How do the Djibouti and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 1.9 times larger than Djibouti's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 7).