Air Forces comparison: Ecuador vs Eritrea
Ecuador's air force fields 105 active aircraft — 5.2x Eritrea's 20. The breakdown includes 0 vs 2 combat aircraft, 46 vs 13 helicopters, 22 vs 4 transport aircraft, 28 vs 0 trainers (Ecuador vs Eritrea). Ecuador has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Eritrea.
Ecuadorian Air Force 🇪🇨
| Official Name | Ecuadorian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana |
| Active aircraft | 105 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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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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Ecuadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
46 | |
Training
|
28 | |
Transport
|
22 | |
Other
|
9 | |
Eritrean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
2 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
13 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Ecuadorian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Eritrean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ecuador or Eritrea?
Ecuador has more military aircraft with 105 active aircraft compared to Eritrea's 20, a difference of 85 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ecuador or Eritrea?
Eritrea has more combat aircraft with 2 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ecuador's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ecuador or Eritrea?
Ecuador operates more military helicopters with 46 compared to Eritrea's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ecuador or Eritrea?
Ecuador has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Eritrea's 4.
How do the Ecuador and Eritrea air forces compare in size?
Ecuador's air force is 5.5 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total active aircraft (22 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ecuador or Eritrea?
Ecuador has 2 aircraft on order compared to Eritrea's 0.