Air Forces comparison: Algeria vs Eritrea
Overview
Algeria's air force fields 612 active aircraft — 31:1 Eritrea's 20.
The breakdown includes 156 vs 2 combat aircraft, 315 vs 13 helicopters, 51 vs 4 transport aircraft, 61 vs 0 trainers (Algeria vs Eritrea). Algeria has 49 aircraft on order vs 0 for Eritrea.
Algerian Air Force 🇩🇿
| Official Name | Algerian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الجزائرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya al Jazāʾriya) |
| Active aircraft | 612 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 49 |
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Eritrean Air Force 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Air Force |
| Local Name | Temesgen Awlaɖ'ɖuf Zena Sewą' Etayeħat Hagerawi Guday |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Algerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
156 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
315 | |
Training
|
61 | |
Transport
|
51 | |
Other
|
29 | |
Eritrean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
2 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
13 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
|
Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Algerian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Algeria or Eritrea?
Algeria has more military aircraft with 612 active aircraft compared to Eritrea's 20, a difference of 592 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Algeria or Eritrea?
Algeria has more combat aircraft with 156 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Eritrea's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Algeria or Eritrea?
Algeria operates more military helicopters with 315 compared to Eritrea's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Algeria or Eritrea?
Algeria has more transport aircraft with 51 compared to Eritrea's 4.
How do the Algeria and Eritrea air forces compare in size?
Algeria's air force is 12.8 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total active aircraft (51 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Algeria or Eritrea?
Algeria has 49 aircraft on order compared to Eritrea's 0.